Beachlands School vs Western Heights School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 34 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beachlands School
Beachlands · State full primary · Years 1–8
642 students
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students
| Measure | Beachlands School Beachlands, Auckland | Western Heights School (Auckland) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #141 of 390 | #144 of 390 |
| National rank | #256 of 1,559 | #259 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 642 | 653 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 395 |
| Total roll | 642 | 653 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.3% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Beachlands | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.beachlands.school.nz | www.westernheights.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.0 vs 76.0).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll size (653 vs 642).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -5.3%).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) is the larger school with 653 students compared with 642.
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 Beachlands School better than Western Heights School (Auckland)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beachlands School and Western Heights School (Auckland)?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Beachlands and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beachlands School: 395. Western Heights School (Auckland): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beachlands School and Western Heights School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Beachlands School is 141st of 390 and Western Heights School (Auckland) is 144th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).