Matakana School vs Western Heights School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 59 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matakana School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students
| Measure | Matakana School Warkworth, Auckland | Western Heights School (Auckland) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 390 | #144 of 390 |
| National rank | #311 of 1,559 | #259 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 365 | 653 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 395 |
| Total roll | 365 | 653 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.8% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Warkworth | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.matakana.school.nz | www.westernheights.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.0 vs 73.5).
- •Matakana School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 395).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll size (653 vs 365).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -2.8%).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) is the larger school with 653 students compared with 365.
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 Matakana School better than Western Heights School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Western Heights School (Auckland) ranks higher (76.0 vs 73.5 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 Matakana School and Western Heights School (Auckland)?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Warkworth and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matakana School: 394. Western Heights School (Auckland): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matakana School and Western Heights School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Matakana School is 156th of 390 and Western Heights School (Auckland) is 144th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).