Massey High School vs Westbridge Residential School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Massey High School
Massey ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,110 students
Westbridge Residential School
Royal Heights ยท State special school
5 students
| Measure | Massey High School Massey, Auckland | Westbridge Residential School Royal Heights, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #66 of 101 | โ |
| National rank | #215 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | โ |
| Students | 2,110 | 5 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 553 |
| Total roll | 2,110 | 5 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.5% | -53.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.2% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 26.7% | 0% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Royal Heights |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.masseyhigh.school.nz/ | www.westbridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMassey High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (486 vs 553).
- โขMassey High School does better on roll size (2,110 vs 5).
- โขMassey High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.5% vs -53.8%).
- โขMassey High School is the larger school with 2,110 students compared with 5.
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 Massey High School better than Westbridge Residential School?
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 Massey High School and Westbridge Residential School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Massey and Royal Heights in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Massey High School: 486. Westbridge Residential School: 553. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Massey High School and Westbridge Residential School rank in Auckland?
Massey High School is 66th of 101 and Westbridge Residential School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).