Carmel College vs Westlake Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 538 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
| Measure | Carmel College Milford, Auckland | Westlake Girls' High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1 of 101 | #8 of 101 |
| National rank | #1 of 486 | #10 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,102 | 2,297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 382 | 403 |
| Total roll | 1,102 | 2,297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 93.8% | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 6.7% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 6.3% |
| International students | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| suburb or town | Milford | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.carmel.school.nz/ | www.westlakegirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.3 vs 87.6).
- •Carmel College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 403).
- •Westlake Girls' High School does better on roll size (2,297 vs 1,102).
- •Carmel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 1.6%).
- •Carmel College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 96.7%).
- •Westlake Girls' High School is the larger school with 2,297 students compared with 1,102.
- •Carmel College is a state integrated school while Westlake Girls' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carmel College better than Westlake Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Carmel College ranks higher (91.3 vs 87.6 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 Carmel College and Westlake Girls' High School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Milford and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Carmel College: 382. Westlake Girls' High School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Carmel College and Westlake Girls' High School rank in Auckland?
Carmel College is 1st of 101 and Westlake Girls' High School is 8th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).