Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau vs Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau
Point Chevalier · State contributing · Years 1–6
639 students
Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
Western Springs · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,784 students
| Measure | Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau Point Chevalier, Auckland | Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Western Springs, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #55 of 390 | #29 of 101 |
| National rank | #91 of 1,559 | #48 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 639 | 1,784 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 360 | 422 |
| Total roll | 639 | 1,784 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | 9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.9% |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| suburb or town | Point Chevalier | Western Springs |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ptchev.school.nz | www.westernsprings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.4 vs 80.0).
- •Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (360 vs 422).
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea does better on roll size (1,784 vs 639).
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea does better on roll growth (5 years) (9% vs -8%).
- •Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 639.
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 Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau better than Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau ranks higher (82.4 vs 80.0 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 Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Point Chevalier and Western Springs in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau: 360. Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea rank in Auckland?
Point Chevalier School Rangi-mata-rau is 55th of 390 and Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea is 29th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).