Summerland Primary vs Western Heights School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 880 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students
| Measure | Summerland Primary Henderson, Auckland | Western Heights School (Auckland) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #139 of 390 | #144 of 390 |
| National rank | #252 of 1,559 | #259 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 637 | 653 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 395 |
| Total roll | 637 | 653 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.summerland.school.nz | www.westernheights.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.3 vs 76.0).
- •Summerland Primary does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 395).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll size (653 vs 637).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -4.9%).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) is the larger school with 653 students compared with 637.
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 Summerland Primary better than Western Heights School (Auckland)?
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 Summerland Primary and Western Heights School (Auckland)?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Summerland Primary: 394. Western Heights School (Auckland): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Summerland Primary and Western Heights School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Summerland Primary is 139th of 390 and Western Heights School (Auckland) is 144th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).