Waiheke High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081 · Waiheke Local Board Area
#73 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#243 of 486 nationally
About Waiheke High School
Waiheke High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Waiheke Island, in the Waiheke Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 388 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 73rd of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.9%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 4.4%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)388
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)73.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)52.4%
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 Waiheke High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 388
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 73.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 52.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 20.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waiheke High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waiheke High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waiheke High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiheke High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Huruhi School
Surfdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 100 m away
Waiheke Primary School
Ostend · State full primary · Years 1–8
277 students · 2.5 km away
Fossil Bay School
Oneroa · Private full primary · Years 1–8
16 students · 3.5 km away
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students · 8.8 km away
Beachlands School
Beachlands · State full primary · Years 1–8
642 students · 9.8 km away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 13 km away
Bucklands Beach Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
407 students · 13 km away
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students · 14 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students · 14 km away
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Albany Senior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 11-15)
741 students
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiheke High School a good school?
Waiheke High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #73 of 101 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 Waiheke High School rank in Auckland?
Waiheke High School ranks #73 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #243 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waiheke High School?
Waiheke High School had 388 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Waiheke High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiheke High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiheke High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waiheke High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.