St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) vs Westlake Girls' High 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.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) Takapuna, Auckland | Westlake Girls' High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #8 of 390 | #8 of 101 |
| National rank | #8 of 1,559 | #10 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 431 | 2,297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 346 | 403 |
| Total roll | 431 | 2,297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 6.6% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sj.school.nz | www.westlakegirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.9 vs 87.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (346 vs 403).
- •Westlake Girls' High School does better on roll size (2,297 vs 431).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs 1.6%).
- •Westlake Girls' High School is the larger school with 2,297 students compared with 431.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is a state integrated school while Westlake Girls' High School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is co-educational and Westlake Girls' High School is girls.
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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) better than Westlake Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) ranks higher (92.9 vs 87.6 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Westlake Girls' High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna): 346. Westlake Girls' High School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) and Westlake Girls' High School rank in Auckland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna) is 8th of 390 and Westlake Girls' High School is 8th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).