Top 1 girls' schools in Northland (2026)
Single-sex girls' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 1 schools shown.
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whangārei Girls' High School Regent · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 55.0 Top 50% | 471 | 1,496 |
Whangārei Girls' High School in Regent leads the 2026 list of girls' schools in Northland with a Success Index (NZ) of 55.0. Of the 1 schools shown, 1 are state.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best girls school in Northland?
Whangārei Girls' High School in Regent ranks first among girls' schools in Northland with a Success Index (NZ) of 55.0 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 471).
How are girls' schools in Northland ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.