Rosehill College vs Rosehill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 86 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosehill College
Papakura ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,751 students
Rosehill School
Papakura ยท State special school
361 students
| Measure | Rosehill College Papakura, Auckland | Rosehill School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #69 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #223 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | โ |
| Students | 1,751 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 507 |
| Total roll | 1,751 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 24.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.2% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 23.7% | 51.5% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rosehillcollege.school.nz | www.rosehill.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRosehill College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 507).
- โขRosehill College does better on roll size (1,751 vs 361).
- โขRosehill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.1% vs 3.2%).
- โขRosehill College is the larger school with 1,751 students compared with 361.
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 Rosehill College better than Rosehill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rosehill College and Rosehill School?
About 86 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rosehill College: 473. Rosehill School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rosehill College and Rosehill School rank in Auckland?
Rosehill College is 69th of 101 and Rosehill School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).