Where is Mount Roskill?

Mount Roskill is a suburb in central Auckland, around 7 km southwest of the Auckland CBD. It sits between Three Kings (east), Sandringham (north), Hillsborough (south) and Mount Albert (northwest).

Why is it called Mount Roskill?

The suburb is named after Puketāpapa, the small volcanic cone at its centre. "Mount Roskill" was the European name; the te reo Maori name Puketāpapa translates as "the flat hill" or "the place where the hill is flat".

Was Mount Roskill ever dry?

Yes. The Mount Roskill Borough operated as a "dry" area (no licensed liquor sales) from 1947 until 2008, when residents voted to end the prohibition. A handful of nearby suburbs retained dry licensing rules longer.

What schools are in Mount Roskill?

Mount Roskill Grammar School (state co-ed, years 9 to 13) and Mount Roskill Intermediate (state co-ed, years 7 and 8) are the main secondary schools. Mount Roskill Primary, Wesley Primary and several other primary schools serve the local area.

Is Mount Roskill in the Double Grammar Zone?

No. Mount Roskill is well outside the Double Grammar Zone (which covers Epsom, Mount Eden and parts of Newmarket and Greenlane). Mount Roskill Grammar School is itself a well-regarded state school but is a separate institution.

Which schools are in zone for Mount Roskill?

Children living in Mount Roskill are in zone for Waikowhai Intermediate, Waikowhai Primary School, Lynfield College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Mount Roskill?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Mount Roskill, Auckland | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Mount Roskill

Mount Roskill is on the central Auckland isthmus, around 7 km southwest of the CBD, named after Puketāpapa, the volcanic cone at its centre. The maunga is one of the smaller volcanoes (110 metres) but the views from the summit are excellent, and the te reo name Puketāpapa, "the flat hill", is a fair description of what you find at the top.

Mount Roskill is one of Auckland's most genuinely diverse suburbs. The 2023 census put the area at over 50% Asian residents, with significant Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and Filipino communities alongside long-established Pacific and European populations. Dominion Road runs through as one of Auckland's longest commercial strips, with a serious concentration of authentic Chinese restaurants between Balmoral and Mount Roskill, and Sandringham Road on the eastern boundary doing the same job for South Asian food.

The Mount Roskill Borough was famously dry (no licensed liquor sales) from 1947 until 2008. Older locals still mention this. Pubs only really arrived in the suburb fifteen years ago, which is a strange thing to say about a New Zealand suburb but here we are.

Mount Roskill Grammar and Mount Roskill Intermediate are the major schools. May Road and Stoddard Road handle the rest of the spine.

Is Mount Roskill a good place to live?

Mount Roskill is home to roughly 29,100 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Mount Roskill scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 75/100 and 17% green space.

Schools: Mount Roskill has 53 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.09M, and weekly rent typically sits around $610.

Lifestyle: Mount Roskill has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 10.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Mount Roskill is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety75
Amenities100
Schools52
Housing Affordability34
Green space57
Community78
Transport31

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.09M
Median Weekly Rent: $610/wk
Median HH Income: $116K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -3.5%
Data Year: 2023

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† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount Roskill?: Mount Roskill is a suburb in central Auckland, around 7 km southwest of the Auckland CBD. It sits between Three Kings (east), Sandringham (north), Hillsborough (south) and Mount Albert (northwest).
Why is it called Mount Roskill?: The suburb is named after Puketāpapa, the small volcanic cone at its centre. "Mount Roskill" was the European name; the te reo Maori name Puketāpapa translates as "the flat hill" or "the place where the hill is flat".
Was Mount Roskill ever dry?: Yes. The Mount Roskill Borough operated as a "dry" area (no licensed liquor sales) from 1947 until 2008, when residents voted to end the prohibition. A handful of nearby suburbs retained dry licensing rules longer.
What schools are in Mount Roskill?: Mount Roskill Grammar School (state co-ed, years 9 to 13) and Mount Roskill Intermediate (state co-ed, years 7 and 8) are the main secondary schools. Mount Roskill Primary, Wesley Primary and several other primary schools serve the local area.
Is Mount Roskill in the Double Grammar Zone?: No. Mount Roskill is well outside the Double Grammar Zone (which covers Epsom, Mount Eden and parts of Newmarket and Greenlane). Mount Roskill Grammar School is itself a well-regarded state school but is a separate institution.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Roskill

Schools in zone for Mount Roskill

Children living in Mount Roskill have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

Waikowhai Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 340 · decile 5
Waikowhai Primary School
Contributing · roll 193 · decile 2
Lynfield College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 2011 · decile 6

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Enter your address to check your school zone in Mount Roskill. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

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Other nearby schools

Schools close to Mount Roskill that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

May Road School
Contributing · roll 175 · decile 1 · 1.1 km away
Hay Park School
Contributing · roll 150 · decile 1 · 1.2 km away
Halsey Drive School
Contributing · roll 456 · decile 7 · 1.3 km away
Monte Cecilia Catholic School
Contributing · roll 147 · decile 6 · 1.4 km away
Marshall Laing School
Contributing · roll 611 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Mt Roskill Grammar
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1916 · decile 5 · 2.0 km away
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 559 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Mt Roskill Primary School
Contributing · roll 609 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
Hillsborough School
Contributing · roll 346 · decile 8 · 2.4 km away
Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)
Full Primary · roll 111 · decile 3 · 2.5 km away
Wesley Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 104 · decile 1 · 2.5 km away
Central Auckland Specialist School
Specialist School · roll 280 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Blockhouse Bay School
Contributing · roll 508 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
Dominion Road School
Contributing · roll 199 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
New Windsor School
Contributing · roll 347 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 3 · 2.6 km away
Twin Oaks Classical School
Composite · 2.6 km away
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Contributing · roll 261 · decile 6 · 2.9 km away
Wesley Primary School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 2.9 km away
Glenavon School
Full Primary · roll 347 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Three Kings School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 6 · 3.2 km away
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 834 · decile 5 · 3.4 km away
Chaucer School
Contributing · roll 192 · decile 4 · 3.4 km away
Marcellin College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 468 · decile 2 · 3.6 km away
Onehunga High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1011 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Owairaka District School
Contributing · roll 372 · decile 3 · 3.6 km away
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Contributing · roll 176 · decile 7 · 4.0 km away
Jireh Christian School
Full Primary · roll 286 · decile 3 · 4.1 km away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Intermediate · roll 432 · decile 8 · 4.1 km away
TKKM o Nga Maungarongo
Composite · roll 67 · decile 4 · 4.1 km away
Waterlea Public School
Contributing · roll 404 · decile 5 · 4.2 km away
Avondale Primary School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 362 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Edendale School (Auckland)
Contributing · roll 497 · decile 6 · 4.3 km away
Maungawhau School
Contributing · roll 637 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Royal Oak School
Contributing · roll 421 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)
Full Primary · roll 168 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Balmoral S D A School
Full Primary · roll 65 · decile 6 · 4.4 km away
Oaklynn Special School
Specialist School · roll 220 · decile 4 · 4.5 km away
Elim Christian College Mt Albert
Composite · roll 440 · 4.5 km away
Mt Albert Grammar School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 3629 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
New Lynn School
Contributing · roll 396 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Ambury Park Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 4 · 4.7 km away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Full Primary · roll 757 · decile 8 · 4.7 km away
Onehunga Primary School
Contributing · roll 424 · decile 4 · 4.7 km away
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Contributing · roll 202 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Golden Grove School
Full Primary · roll 48 · decile 4 · 4.8 km away
Marist College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 773 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Iqra School
Composite · roll 220 · 4.9 km away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Composite · roll 1499 · 5.0 km away
Marist School (Mt Albert)
Contributing · roll 261 · decile 8 · 5.0 km away

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Fearon Park

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Inflatable World Auckland Central

Mount Roskill Tennis Club

Arthur S Richards Memorial Park

M J Savage Memorial Park

Syliva Park

Puketāpapa Roskill Sports Club

Dive HQ Auckland

Three Kings Judo Club

Nash Rd Reserve

Cameron Pool

Griffins Park, Mt Roskill

Shotokan Karate International Federation Nz

Winstone Park

Tri Star Gymnastics

Molley Green Reserve

Eden Roskill Cricket Club

Auckland United Football Club

Keith Hay Park

Desibeat

Roshani Dance & Fitness

Harold Long Reserve

Roskill South Athletics Club

Roskill-Eden Hockey Club

Margaret Griffen Park

The Y Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre

Eden Park

F45 Training

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Arthur S Richards Memorial Park

M J Savage Memorial Park

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Winstone Park

Molley Green Reserve

Keith Hay Park

Harold Long Reserve

Margaret Griffen Park

Eden Park

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The Doctors

Mount Roskill Medical and Surgical Centre

Unichem

Physiotherapy

Roskill Healthcare Pharmacy

Medical and Dental Centre

Safemart Pharmacy

Lynfield Pharmacy

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Woolworths Pharmacy

GP Central Medical Centre

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	23.28	17.44	145.63	10.7
☀️ Feb	23.21	17.26	146.53	10.26
🍂 Mar	21.47	15.15	82.03	10.17
🍂 Apr	19.91	14.39	100.97	8.74
🍂 May	17.28	11.98	117.53	7.65
❄️ Jun	15.57	10.54	111.23	6.88
❄️ Jul	14.74	9.64	159.63	6.92
❄️ Aug	14.81	8.55	109.07	7.95
🌸 Sep	16.1	10.61	115.27	9.12
🌸 Oct	17.27	11.73	123.5	10.01
🌸 Nov	19.37	13.33	133.57	10.71
☀️ Dec	21.98	15.91	123.67	11.09

Living in Mount Roskill

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Mount Roskill

Schools in zone for Mount Roskill

Waikowhai Intermediate

Waikowhai Primary School

Lynfield College

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Other nearby schools

May Road School

Hay Park School

Halsey Drive School

Monte Cecilia Catholic School

Marshall Laing School

Mt Roskill Grammar

Mt Roskill Intermediate

Mt Roskill Primary School

Hillsborough School

Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka)

Wesley Intermediate

Central Auckland Specialist School

Blockhouse Bay School

Dominion Road School

New Windsor School

St Therese School (Three Kings)

Twin Oaks Classical School

St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)

Wesley Primary School

Glenavon School

Three Kings School

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate

Chaucer School

Marcellin College

Onehunga High School

Owairaka District School

Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)

Jireh Christian School

Royal Oak Intermediate School

TKKM o Nga Maungarongo

Waterlea Public School

Avondale Primary School (Auckland)

Edendale School (Auckland)

Maungawhau School

Royal Oak School

St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)

Balmoral S D A School

Oaklynn Special School

Elim Christian College Mt Albert

Mt Albert Grammar School

New Lynn School

Ambury Park Centre

Balmoral School (Auckland)

Onehunga Primary School

Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)

Golden Grove School

Marist College

Iqra School

OneSchool Global - New Zealand

Marist School (Mt Albert)

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Infinity

DiveHQ Auckland

Big King Reserve

Studio Clau

Elite Fitness

Professional Grappling Combat

Mt Roskill jr Rugby Club

Fearon Park

Get Fit With Vik

Indoor Cricket New Zealand

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