Rosmini College vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 211 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
| Measure | Rosmini College Takapuna, Auckland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 89 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 101 | #8 of 390 |
| National rank | #5 of 486 | #8 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,208 | 431 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 346 |
| Total roll | 1,208 | 431 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 99.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 85.4% | – |
| Māori students | 9.9% | 3.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 6% |
| International students | 3.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rosmini.school.nz | www.sj.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.9 vs 89.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 387).
- •Rosmini College does better on roll size (1,208 vs 431).
- •Rosmini College does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.8% vs 3.5%).
- •Rosmini College is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 431.
- •Rosmini College is boys and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is co-educational.
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 Rosmini College better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) ranks higher (92.9 vs 89.3 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 Rosmini College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rosmini College: 387. St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna): 346. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rosmini College and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) rank in Auckland?
Rosmini College is 4th of 101 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).