Beach Haven School vs Windy Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
431 students
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
210 students
| Measure | Beach Haven School Beach Haven, Auckland | Windy Ridge School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #170 of 390 | #158 of 390 |
| National rank | #374 of 1,559 | #314 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 431 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 387 |
| Total roll | 431 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.6% | -24.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.1% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 22.3% | 10% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Beach Haven | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.beachhaven.school.nz/ | www.windyridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWindy Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 70.8).
- โขWindy Ridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 434).
- โขBeach Haven School does better on roll size (431 vs 210).
- โขBeach Haven School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs -24.4%).
- โขBeach Haven School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 210.
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 Beach Haven School better than Windy Ridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Windy Ridge School ranks higher (73.5 vs 70.8 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 Beach Haven School and Windy Ridge School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Beach Haven and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beach Haven School: 434. Windy Ridge School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beach Haven School and Windy Ridge School rank in Auckland?
Beach Haven School is 170th of 390 and Windy Ridge School is 158th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).