Stanmore Bay School vs Whangaparaoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students
| Measure | Stanmore Bay School Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Whangaparaoa College Stanmore Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 390 | #52 of 101 |
| National rank | #519 of 1,559 | #146 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 514 | 1,922 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 447 |
| Total roll | 514 | 1,922 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.7% | 14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 60.6% |
| Māori students | 20% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| suburb or town | Whangaparaoa | Stanmore Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stanmore.school.nz | www.wgpcollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.4 vs 64.3).
- •Stanmore Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 447).
- •Whangaparaoa College does better on roll size (1,922 vs 514).
- •Whangaparaoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.6% vs -21.7%).
- •Whangaparaoa College is the larger school with 1,922 students compared with 514.
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 Stanmore Bay School better than Whangaparaoa College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Stanmore Bay School and Whangaparaoa College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Whangaparaoa and Stanmore Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Stanmore Bay School: 426. Whangaparaoa College: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Stanmore Bay School and Whangaparaoa College rank in Auckland?
Stanmore Bay School is 206th of 390 and Whangaparaoa College is 52nd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).