Gulf Harbour School vs Wentworth Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 668 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 Primary
Gulf Harbour ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
155 students
| Measure | Gulf Harbour School Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Wentworth Primary 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 | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 565 | 155 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | โ |
| Total roll | 565 | 155 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.2% | 55.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| International students | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 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 155).
- โขWentworth Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.9% vs 0.2%).
- โขGulf Harbour School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 155.
- โขGulf Harbour School is a state school while Wentworth Primary 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 Primary?
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 Primary?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Whangaparaoa and Gulf Harbour in Auckland.
How do Gulf Harbour School and Wentworth Primary rank in Auckland?
Gulf Harbour School is 138th of 390 and Wentworth Primary is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).