Forrest Hill School vs Westlake Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest Hill School
Forrest Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
502 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
| Measure | Forrest Hill School Forrest Hill, Auckland | Westlake Girls' High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #18 of 390 | #8 of 101 |
| National rank | #20 of 1,559 | #10 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 502 | 2,297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 403 |
| Total roll | 502 | 2,297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 5% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| suburb or town | Forrest Hill | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.forresthill.school.nz | www.westlakegirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Forrest Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (90.7 vs 87.6).
- •Forrest Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 403).
- •Westlake Girls' High School does better on roll size (2,297 vs 502).
- •Forrest Hill School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.3% vs 1.6%).
- •Westlake Girls' High School is the larger school with 2,297 students compared with 502.
- •Forrest Hill School 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 Forrest Hill School better than Westlake Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Forrest Hill School ranks higher (90.7 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 Forrest Hill School and Westlake Girls' High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Forrest Hill and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forrest Hill School: 373. Westlake Girls' High School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forrest Hill School and Westlake Girls' High School rank in Auckland?
Forrest Hill School is 18th of 390 and Westlake Girls' High School is 8th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).