Hobsonville School vs West Harbour School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobsonville School
Hobsonville · State full primary · Years 1–8
502 students
West Harbour School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
| Measure | Hobsonville School Hobsonville, Auckland | West Harbour School West Harbour, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 390 | #276 of 390 |
| National rank | #288 of 1,559 | #981 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 502 | 499 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 495 |
| Total roll | 502 | 499 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.7% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 33.5% |
| Pacific students | 10% | 37.1% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hobsonville | West Harbour |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hobsonville.school.nz | www.westharbour.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hobsonville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 45.8).
- •Hobsonville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 495).
- •Hobsonville School does better on roll size (502 vs 499).
- •West Harbour School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.2% vs -17.7%).
- •Hobsonville School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 499.
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 Hobsonville School better than West Harbour School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hobsonville School ranks higher (74.4 vs 45.8 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 Hobsonville School and West Harbour School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hobsonville and West Harbour in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hobsonville School: 397. West Harbour School: 495. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hobsonville School and West Harbour School rank in Auckland?
Hobsonville School is 152nd of 390 and West Harbour School is 276th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).