Albany Senior High School vs Whangaparaoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Senior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 11-15)
741 students
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students
| Measure | Albany Senior High School Albany, Auckland | Whangaparaoa College Stanmore Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 101 | #52 of 101 |
| National rank | #171 of 486 | #146 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 11-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 741 | 1,922 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 447 |
| Total roll | 741 | 1,922 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | 80.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 71.8% | 60.6% |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| suburb or town | Albany | Stanmore Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ashs.school.nz | www.wgpcollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Whangaparaoa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 59.8).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 447).
- •Whangaparaoa College does better on roll size (1,922 vs 741).
- •Whangaparaoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.6% vs -13.5%).
- •Albany Senior High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (87.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Whangaparaoa College is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 741.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Senior High School better than Whangaparaoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangaparaoa College ranks higher (64.3 vs 59.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany Senior High School and Whangaparaoa College?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Albany and Stanmore Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Albany Senior High School: 446. Whangaparaoa College: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Albany Senior High School and Whangaparaoa College rank in Auckland?
Albany Senior High School is 56th of 101 and Whangaparaoa College is 52nd of 101 among secondary (year 11-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).