Gulf Harbour School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0930 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#138 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#251 of 1,559 nationally
About Gulf Harbour School
Gulf Harbour School is a state contributing located in Whangaparaoa, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 565 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 138th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 1.8%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 3.7%.
There are 2 schools in Whangaparaoa; Gulf Harbour 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%)414
- Roll size (10%)565
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.2%
- 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 Gulf Harbour School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 565
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Gulf Harbour School has changed over time.
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Schools near Gulf Harbour School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wentworth Primary
Gulf Harbour · Private full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 668 m away
Wentworth College
Gulf Harbour · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
473 students · 788 m away
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Manly · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 4.9 km away
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students · 5.4 km away
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students · 6.5 km away
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 8.8 km away
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students · 10 km away
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students · 10 km away
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students · 10 km away
Long Bay College
Torbay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,984 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Konini School (Auckland)
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
433 students
Clevedon School
Clevedon · State full primary · Years 1–8
383 students
Pasadena Intermediate
Point Chevalier · State intermediate · Years 7–8
360 students
Ardmore School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
352 students
Stanhope Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
Glenfield Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Harbour School a good school?
Gulf Harbour School has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #138 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 Gulf Harbour School rank in Auckland?
Gulf Harbour School ranks #138 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #251 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Gulf Harbour School?
Gulf Harbour School had 565 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Gulf Harbour School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gulf Harbour School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Gulf Harbour School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gulf Harbour School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.