Papakura Intermediate vs Rosehill Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students
| Measure | Papakura Intermediate Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill Intermediate Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 390 | #285 of 390 |
| National rank | #1327 of 1,559 | #1025 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 315 | 382 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 467 |
| Total roll | 315 | 382 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 51.4% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.7% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 45.1% | 23% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.papakuraintermediate.school.nz/ | www.rosehillintermediate.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rosehill Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 30.0).
- •Rosehill Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 542).
- •Rosehill Intermediate does better on roll size (382 vs 315).
- •Papakura Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (51.4% vs -15.2%).
- •Rosehill Intermediate is the larger school with 382 students compared with 315.
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 Intermediate better than Rosehill Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rosehill Intermediate ranks higher (43.8 vs 30.0 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 Intermediate and Rosehill Intermediate?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakura Intermediate: 542. Rosehill Intermediate: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakura Intermediate and Rosehill Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Papakura Intermediate is 352nd of 390 and Rosehill Intermediate is 285th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).