Westlake Boys High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takapuna, Auckland 0620 · Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area
#5 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#6 of 486 nationally
About Westlake Boys High School
Westlake Boys High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Takapuna, in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 2,778 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 88.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.1%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 6.3%.
There are 10 schools in Takapuna; Westlake Boys High School ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
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%)399
- Roll size (10%)2,778
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)96.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)90.1%
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 Westlake Boys High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 399
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,778
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 96.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 90.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 9.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Westlake Boys High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Westlake Boys High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Westlake Boys High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Westlake Boys High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students · 406 m away
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students · 619 m away
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students · 676 m away
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students · 1.1 km away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students · 1.2 km away
Wairau Valley Special School
Glenfield · State special school
302 students · 1.4 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students · 1.4 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
445 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 1.9 km away
Summit Point School
Takapuna · Private full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,273 students
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westlake Boys High School a good school?
Westlake Boys High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 88.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Westlake Boys High School rank in Auckland?
Westlake Boys High School ranks #5 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #6 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Westlake Boys High School?
Westlake Boys High School had 2,778 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Westlake Boys High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Westlake Boys High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Westlake Boys High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westlake Boys High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.