Schools in Rosedale
Auckland · Auckland — North
There is 1 school in and around Rosedale, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 1 secondary. Vanguard Military School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Rosedale ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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/ 100 composite
Academic84Outcomes15Retention83Wellbeing91Trajectory79ERO review77
What the record says about Rosedale schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Vanguard Military School
Vanguard Military School's special character sets expected standards and promotes confidence through accomplishment and challenge. The school has a strong culture promoting self-belief, sense of belonging, and pride, supported by effective pastoral care and family whānau involvement. ERO review (November 2023) identified strong leadership and an established educational model, with a composite score of 77.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Rosedale schools
What schools are in Rosedale?
Rosedale, Auckland has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Vanguard Military School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Rosedale?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Vanguard Military School ranks highest among Rosedale schools (67/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Rosedale?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Rosedale does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Rosedale address.
Decile or EQI — how are Rosedale schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).