Western Heights School (Auckland)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0612 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#144 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#259 of 1,559 nationally
About Western Heights School (Auckland)
Western Heights School (Auckland) is a state contributing located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 653 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 144th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.3%; pacific students 16.5%; international students 0.2%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Western Heights School (Auckland) ranks 6th of 20 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%)395
- Roll size (10%)653
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.2%
- 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 Western Heights School (Auckland) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 395
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 653
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Western Heights School (Auckland) has changed over time.
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Schools near Western Heights School (Auckland)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 863 m away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 880 m away
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 1.1 km away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 1.1 km away
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students · 1.6 km away
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 1.6 km away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 1.7 km away
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students · 1.7 km away
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students · 1.8 km away
Henderson School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Beachlands School
Beachlands · State full primary · Years 1–8
642 students
Matakana School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students
Alfriston School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students
Hobsonville School
Hobsonville · State full primary · Years 1–8
502 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Heights School (Auckland) a good school?
Western Heights School (Auckland) has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #144 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 Western Heights School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Western Heights School (Auckland) ranks #144 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #259 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Western Heights School (Auckland)?
Western Heights School (Auckland) had 653 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Western Heights School (Auckland) a primary school or a secondary school?
Western Heights School (Auckland) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Western Heights School (Auckland)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Heights School (Auckland); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.