Rosehill College vs St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 600 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students
| Measure | Rosehill College Papakura, Auckland | St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #69 of 101 | #151 of 390 |
| National rank | #223 of 486 | #281 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,751 | 402 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 425 |
| Total roll | 1,751 | 402 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 32.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.4% | – |
| Māori students | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 23.7% | 27.4% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rosehillcollege.school.nz | www.stmaryspapakura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 51.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 473).
- •Rosehill College does better on roll size (1,751 vs 402).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.8% vs 3.2%).
- •Rosehill College is the larger school with 1,751 students compared with 402.
- •Rosehill College is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) ranks higher (74.7 vs 51.5 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 Rosehill College and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Papakura and Papakura in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rosehill College: 473. St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rosehill College and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) rank in Auckland?
Rosehill College is 69th of 101 and St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura) is 151st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).