Whangaparaoa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Stanmore Bay, Auckland 0943 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#52 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#146 of 486 nationally
About Whangaparaoa College
Whangaparaoa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Stanmore Bay, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,922 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 52nd of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.7%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 4.9%.
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%)447
- Roll size (10%)1,922
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)80.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)60.6%
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 Whangaparaoa College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,922
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 80.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 60.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 17.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Whangaparaoa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Whangaparaoa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Whangaparaoa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Whangaparaoa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whangaparaoa School (Auckland)
Manly · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 students · 899 m away
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students · 1.9 km away
Wentworth College
Gulf Harbour · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
473 students · 4.6 km away
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 4.7 km away
Wentworth Primary
Gulf Harbour · Private full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 4.8 km away
Gulf Harbour School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
565 students · 5.4 km away
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students · 6.3 km away
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students · 6.4 km away
Long Bay College
Torbay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,984 students · 6.6 km away
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Albany Senior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 11-15)
741 students
Mt Roskill Grammar
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,929 students
Ormiston Senior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,529 students
Waiheke High School
Waiheke Island · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
388 students
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students
Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whangaparaoa College a good school?
Whangaparaoa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #52 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 Whangaparaoa College rank in Auckland?
Whangaparaoa College ranks #52 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #146 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whangaparaoa College?
Whangaparaoa College had 1,922 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Whangaparaoa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Whangaparaoa College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whangaparaoa College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whangaparaoa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.