Rosmini College vs Takapuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 699 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
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
| Measure | Rosmini College Takapuna, Auckland | Takapuna Normal Intermediate Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 89 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 101 | #12 of 390 |
| National rank | #5 of 486 | #12 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,208 | 730 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 371 |
| Total roll | 1,208 | 730 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.8% | 17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 99.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 85.4% | – |
| Māori students | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| International students | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rosmini.school.nz | www.tnis.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.4 vs 89.3).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 387).
- •Rosmini College does better on roll size (1,208 vs 730).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.4% vs 5.8%).
- •Rosmini College is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 730.
- •Rosmini College is a state integrated school while Takapuna Normal Intermediate is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rosmini College is boys and Takapuna Normal Intermediate 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 Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Takapuna Normal Intermediate ranks higher (92.4 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 Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rosmini College: 387. Takapuna Normal Intermediate: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rosmini College and Takapuna Normal Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Rosmini College is 4th of 101 and Takapuna Normal Intermediate is 12th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).