Wairau Valley Special School vs Westlake Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wairau Valley Special School
Glenfield ยท State special school
302 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
2,778 students
| Measure | Wairau Valley Special School Glenfield, Auckland | Westlake Boys High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | โ | #5 of 101 |
| National rank | โ | #6 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | โ | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 302 | 2,778 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 399 |
| Total roll | 302 | 2,778 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 41.1% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 96.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 90.1% |
| Mฤori students | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 6.3% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.wvss.school.nz | www.westlake.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWestlake Boys High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 434).
- โขWestlake Boys High School does better on roll size (2,778 vs 302).
- โขWairau Valley Special School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.1% vs 17.6%).
- โขWestlake Boys High School is the larger school with 2,778 students compared with 302.
- โขWairau Valley Special School 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 Wairau Valley Special School better than Westlake Boys High School?
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 Wairau Valley Special School and Westlake Boys High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Wairau Valley Special School: 434. Westlake Boys High School: 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Wairau Valley Special School and Westlake Boys High School rank in Auckland?
Wairau Valley Special School is unranked and Westlake Boys High School is 5th of 101 among special school schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).