Botany Downs Secondary College vs Westlake Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
| Measure | Botany Downs Secondary College Botany Downs, Auckland | Westlake Girls' High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 101 | #8 of 101 |
| National rank | #28 of 486 | #10 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,001 | 2,297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 403 |
| Total roll | 2,001 | 2,297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.3% | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| International students | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bdsc.school.nz | www.westlakegirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westlake Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.6 vs 83.2).
- •Westlake Girls' High School does better on roll size (2,297 vs 2,001).
- •Botany Downs Secondary College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs 1.6%).
- •Westlake Girls' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.7% vs 90.7%).
- •Westlake Girls' High School is the larger school with 2,297 students compared with 2,001.
- •Botany Downs Secondary College is co-educational and Westlake Girls' High School is girls.
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 Botany Downs Secondary College better than Westlake Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westlake Girls' High School ranks higher (87.6 vs 83.2 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 Botany Downs Secondary College and Westlake Girls' High School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs Secondary College: 403. Westlake Girls' High School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs Secondary College and Westlake Girls' High School rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs Secondary College is 18th of 101 and Westlake Girls' High School is 8th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).