Gulf Harbour School vs Whangaparaoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Harbour School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
565 students
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students
| Measure | Gulf Harbour School Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Whangaparaoa College Stanmore Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 390 | #52 of 101 |
| National rank | #251 of 1,559 | #146 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 565 | 1,922 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 447 |
| Total roll | 565 | 1,922 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.2% | 14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 60.6% |
| Māori students | 1.8% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| International students | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| suburb or town | Whangaparaoa | Stanmore Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gulfharbour.school.nz | www.wgpcollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Gulf Harbour School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.3 vs 64.3).
- •Gulf Harbour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 447).
- •Whangaparaoa College does better on roll size (1,922 vs 565).
- •Whangaparaoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.6% vs 0.2%).
- •Whangaparaoa College is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 565.
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 Whangaparaoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gulf Harbour School ranks higher (76.3 vs 64.3 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 Gulf Harbour School and Whangaparaoa College?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Whangaparaoa and Stanmore Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gulf Harbour School: 414. Whangaparaoa College: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gulf Harbour School and Whangaparaoa College rank in Auckland?
Gulf Harbour School is 138th of 390 and Whangaparaoa College is 52nd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).