Belmont School (Auckland) vs Willow Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont School (Auckland)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Auckland) Belmont, Auckland | Willow Park School Hillcrest, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #15 of 390 | #59 of 390 |
| National rank | #16 of 1,559 | #95 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 439 | 649 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 365 | 365 |
| Total roll | 439 | 649 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.2% | 7.2% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 4.2% |
| International students | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Hillcrest |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.belmont.school.nz | www.willowpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Belmont School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.3 vs 82.0).
- •Willow Park School does better on roll size (649 vs 439).
- •Belmont School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -5.3%).
- •Willow Park School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 439.
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 Belmont School (Auckland) better than Willow Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Belmont School (Auckland) ranks higher (91.3 vs 82.0 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 Belmont School (Auckland) and Willow Park School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Hillcrest in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Auckland): 365. Willow Park School: 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Auckland) and Willow Park School rank in Auckland?
Belmont School (Auckland) is 15th of 390 and Willow Park School is 59th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).