Northcote College vs Willow Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcote College
Northcote ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,632 students
Willow Park School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
649 students
| Measure | Northcote College Northcote, Auckland | Willow Park School Hillcrest, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #33 of 101 | #59 of 390 |
| National rank | #63 of 486 | #95 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,632 | 649 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 365 |
| Total roll | 1,632 | 649 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.8% | -5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.9% | 7.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| International students | 10.1% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Northcote | Hillcrest |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.northcote.school.nz | www.willowpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWillow Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.0 vs 77.1).
- โขWillow Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 428).
- โขNorthcote College does better on roll size (1,632 vs 649).
- โขNorthcote College does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.8% vs -5.3%).
- โขNorthcote College is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 649.
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 Northcote College better than Willow Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Willow Park School ranks higher (82.0 vs 77.1 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 Northcote College and Willow Park School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Northcote and Hillcrest in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northcote College: 428. Willow Park School: 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northcote College and Willow Park School rank in Auckland?
Northcote College is 33rd of 101 and Willow Park School is 59th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).