Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Western Springs, Auckland 1022 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#29 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#48 of 486 nationally
About Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Western Springs, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,784 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 29th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.1%; pacific students 13.2%; international students 7.5%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)422
- Roll size (10%)1,784
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)91.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)77.9%
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 Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 422
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,784
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 91.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 77.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea has changed over time.
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Schools near Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pasadena Intermediate
Point Chevalier · State intermediate · Years 7–8
360 students · 431 m away
Westmere School (Auckland)
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 658 m away
Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau
Point Chevalier · State contributing · Years 1–6
639 students · 1.2 km away
St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier)
Point Chevalier · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
279 students · 1.2 km away
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students · 1.6 km away
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay · State activity centre
· 1.9 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students · 2.0 km away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 2.0 km away
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students · 2.0 km away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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1,984 students
Ormiston Junior College
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1,505 students
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students
Mt Albert Grammar School
Mount Albert · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,651 students
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea a good school?
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea rank in Auckland?
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea ranks #29 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #48 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea had 1,784 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea a primary school or a secondary school?
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.