Forrest Hill School vs Wairau Valley Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
502 students
Wairau Valley Special School
Glenfield ยท State special school
302 students
| Measure | Forrest Hill School Forrest Hill, Auckland | Wairau Valley Special School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #18 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #20 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 502 | 302 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 434 |
| Total roll | 502 | 302 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.3% | 41.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 9.6% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Forrest Hill | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.forresthill.school.nz | www.wvss.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขForrest Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 434).
- โขForrest Hill School does better on roll size (502 vs 302).
- โขWairau Valley Special School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.1% vs 3.3%).
- โขForrest Hill School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 302.
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 Forrest Hill School better than Wairau Valley Special School?
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 Forrest Hill School and Wairau Valley Special School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Forrest Hill and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forrest Hill School: 373. Wairau Valley Special School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forrest Hill School and Wairau Valley Special School rank in Auckland?
Forrest Hill School is 18th of 390 and Wairau Valley Special School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).