Westlake Boys High School vs Westlake Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 619 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
| Measure | Westlake Boys High School Takapuna, Auckland | Westlake Girls' High School Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #5 of 101 | #8 of 101 |
| National rank | #6 of 486 | #10 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,778 | 2,297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 403 |
| Total roll | 2,778 | 2,297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.8% | 96.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.1% | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| International students | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.westlake.school.nz | www.westlakegirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westlake Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.6 vs 87.6).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 403).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on roll size (2,778 vs 2,297).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs 1.6%).
- •Westlake Boys High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.8% vs 96.7%).
- •Westlake Boys High School is the larger school with 2,778 students compared with 2,297.
- •Westlake Boys High School is boys 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 Westlake Boys High School better than Westlake Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westlake Boys High School ranks higher (88.6 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 Westlake Boys High School and Westlake Girls' High School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Takapuna and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Westlake Boys High School: 399. Westlake Girls' High School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Westlake Boys High School and Westlake Girls' High School rank in Auckland?
Westlake Boys High School is 5th of 101 and Westlake Girls' High School is 8th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).