Takapuna Normal Intermediate vs Westlake Boys High School
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.
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
| Measure | Takapuna Normal Intermediate Takapuna, Auckland | Westlake Boys High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #12 of 390 | #5 of 101 |
| National rank | #12 of 1,559 | #6 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 730 | 2,778 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 371 | 399 |
| Total roll | 730 | 2,778 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.4% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.1% |
| Māori students | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| International students | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.tnis.school.nz/ | www.westlake.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.4 vs 88.6).
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 399).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on roll size (2,778 vs 730).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs 17.4%).
- •Westlake Boys High School is the larger school with 2,778 students compared with 730.
- •Takapuna Normal Intermediate 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 Takapuna Normal Intermediate better than Westlake Boys High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Takapuna Normal Intermediate ranks higher (92.4 vs 88.6 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 Takapuna Normal Intermediate and Westlake Boys High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Takapuna Normal Intermediate: 371. Westlake Boys High School: 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Takapuna Normal Intermediate and Westlake Boys High School rank in Auckland?
Takapuna Normal Intermediate is 12th of 390 and Westlake Boys High School is 5th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).