Papakura High School vs Rosehill College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students
| Measure | Papakura High School Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill College Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 101 | #69 of 101 |
| National rank | #400 of 486 | #223 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,309 | 1,751 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 531 | 473 |
| Total roll | 1,309 | 1,751 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 60.8% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55.9% | 72.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 34.8% | 53.4% |
| Māori students | 47.4% | 28.2% |
| Pacific students | 44.5% | 23.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakurahigh.school.nz | www.rosehillcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rosehill College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 26.3).
- •Rosehill College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 531).
- •Rosehill College does better on roll size (1,751 vs 1,309).
- •Papakura High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.8% vs 3.2%).
- •Rosehill College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (72.3% vs 55.9%).
- •Rosehill College is the larger school with 1,751 students compared with 1,309.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Papakura High School better than Rosehill College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rosehill College ranks higher (51.5 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Papakura High School and Rosehill College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura High School: 531. Rosehill College: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura High School and Rosehill College rank in Auckland?
Papakura High School is 96th of 101 and Rosehill College is 69th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).