Rangitoto College vs Westlake Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
| Measure | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland | Westlake Boys High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #15 of 101 | #5 of 101 |
| National rank | #21 of 486 | #6 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 4,189 | 2,778 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 399 |
| Total roll | 4,189 | 2,778 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | 96.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82.4% | 90.1% |
| Māori students | 4.9% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| International students | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rangitoto.school.nz | www.westlake.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westlake Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.6 vs 85.4).
- •Rangitoto College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 399).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll size (4,189 vs 2,778).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 17.6%).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.8% vs 91.7%).
- •Rangitoto College is the larger school with 4,189 students compared with 2,778.
- •Rangitoto College is co-educational and Westlake Boys High School is boys.
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 Rangitoto College better than Westlake Boys High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westlake Boys High School ranks higher (88.6 vs 85.4 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 Rangitoto College and Westlake Boys High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto College: 397. Westlake Boys High School: 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitoto College and Westlake Boys High School rank in Auckland?
Rangitoto College is 15th of 101 and Westlake Boys High School is 5th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).