Windy Ridge School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glenfield, Auckland 0629 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#158 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#314 of 1,559 nationally
About Windy Ridge School
Windy Ridge School is a state contributing located in Glenfield, in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 210 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 158th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9%; pacific students 10%; international students 0%.
There are 9 schools in Glenfield; Windy Ridge School ranks 4th of 8 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%)387
- Roll size (10%)210
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.4%
- 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 Windy Ridge School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 387
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 210
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Windy Ridge School has changed over time.
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Schools near Windy Ridge School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Birkdale North School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 890 m away
Glenfield College
Glenfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
782 students · 1.2 km away
Birkdale Intermediate
Birkdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
232 students · 1.2 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 1.4 km away
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 1.4 km away
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 1.4 km away
Manuka Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students · 1.7 km away
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students · 1.8 km away
Glenfield Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students · 1.8 km away
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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971 students
Kaurilands School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
763 students
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
381 students
Marina View School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
593 students
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students
Glamorgan School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
515 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Windy Ridge School a good school?
Windy Ridge School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #158 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 Windy Ridge School rank in Auckland?
Windy Ridge School ranks #158 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #314 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Windy Ridge School?
Windy Ridge School had 210 students in 2026, a change of -24% over five years.
Is Windy Ridge School a primary school or a secondary school?
Windy Ridge School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Windy Ridge School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Windy Ridge School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.