Willow Park School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Auckland 0627 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#59 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#95 of 1,559 nationally
About Willow Park School
Willow Park School is a state contributing located in Hillcrest, in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 649 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 82.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 59th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.2%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 1.1%.
There are 2 schools in Hillcrest; Willow Park School ranks 1st of 2 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%)365
- Roll size (10%)649
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.3%
- 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 Willow Park School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 365
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 649
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Willow Park School has changed over time.
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Schools near Willow Park School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students · 1.1 km away
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 1.2 km away
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students · 1.3 km away
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students · 1.3 km away
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students · 1.3 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 1.6 km away
Birkenhead School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
471 students · 1.7 km away
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 1.9 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
445 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Belmont School (Auckland)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Titirangi School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
Vauxhall School
Devonport · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Willow Park School a good school?
Willow Park School has a Success Index (NZ) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #59 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 Willow Park School rank in Auckland?
Willow Park School ranks #59 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #95 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Willow Park School?
Willow Park School had 649 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Willow Park School a primary school or a secondary school?
Willow Park School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Willow Park School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willow Park School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.