Forrest Hill School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Forrest Hill, Auckland 0620 · Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area
#18 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#20 of 1,559 nationally
About Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill School is a state contributing located in Forrest Hill, in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 502 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 18th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 1.6%.
There are 2 schools in Forrest Hill; Forrest Hill School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)373
- Roll size (10%)502
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forrest Hill School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 373
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 502
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Forrest Hill School has changed over time.
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Schools near Forrest Hill School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students · 406 m away
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students · 890 m away
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students · 1.0 km away
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students · 1.1 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Glenfield · State special school
302 students · 1.5 km away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students · 1.6 km away
Wairau Intermediate
Forrest Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
345 students · 1.6 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
445 students · 1.7 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students · 1.8 km away
Target Road School
Totara Vale · State contributing · Years 1–6
466 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Three Kings School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
496 students
Ellerslie School
Ellerslie · State full primary · Years 1–8
767 students
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students
Newmarket School
Newmarket · State contributing · Years 1–6
254 students
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forrest Hill School a good school?
Forrest Hill School has a Success Index (NZ) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forrest Hill School rank in Auckland?
Forrest Hill School ranks #18 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #20 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Forrest Hill School?
Forrest Hill School had 502 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Forrest Hill School a primary school or a secondary school?
Forrest Hill School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Forrest Hill School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forrest Hill School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.