Gulf Harbour School vs Wentworth College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 788 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Harbour School
Whangaparaoa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
565 students
Wentworth College
Gulf Harbour ยท Private secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
473 students
| Measure | Gulf Harbour School Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Wentworth College Gulf Harbour, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #138 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #251 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 565 | 473 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | โ |
| Total roll | 565 | 473 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.2% | 70.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 93.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 87.2% |
| Mฤori students | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| International students | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| suburb or town | Whangaparaoa | Gulf Harbour |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gulfharbour.school.nz | www.wentworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขGulf Harbour School does better on roll size (565 vs 473).
- โขWentworth College does better on roll growth (5 years) (70.9% vs 0.2%).
- โขGulf Harbour School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 473.
- โขGulf Harbour School is a state school while Wentworth College is a private 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 Gulf Harbour School better than Wentworth College?
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 Gulf Harbour School and Wentworth College?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Whangaparaoa and Gulf Harbour in Auckland.
How do Gulf Harbour School and Wentworth College rank in Auckland?
Gulf Harbour School is 138th of 390 and Wentworth College is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).