Schools in Whangaparaoa
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There are 5 schools in and around Whangaparaoa (Auckland — North) — 4 primary, 1 secondary. Wentworth Primary is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Whangaparaoa schools by suburb
2 Whangaparaoa suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Whangaparaoa ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing90Trajectory66ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic95Outcomes25Retention92Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing67Trajectory23ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory50ERO review72
What the record says about Whangaparaoa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Wentworth Primary
Wentworth Primary met all eight criteria for private school registration in its June 2024 ERO special review. The school has suitable premises, staffing appropriate to its size and curriculum, and provides clear curriculum details to parents. With a composite score of 80, the school demonstrates it meets regulatory requirements for operation.
Full source-linked profile →Wentworth College
Wentworth College is a private secondary school that meets all Education and Training Act 2020 registration criteria. The school maintains suitable premises, staffing, equipment, and curriculum provisions, with regular policy reviews to ensure student safety. International students benefit from dedicated support and experience success in their learning pathways and co-curricular activities.
Full source-linked profile →Stanmore Bay School
Stanmore Bay School's values of respect, connection and learning support a culturally responsive environment. Teachers demonstrate commitment to students' wellbeing and responsive learning relationships, with established strategies for sharing and improving teaching practices. An ERO review in December 2022 identified these as key strengths of the school.
Full source-linked profile →Gulf Harbour School
Gulf Harbour School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed met in the October 2022 board assurance review. No composite score was available at the time of this summary.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Whangaparaoa schools
What schools are in Whangaparaoa?
Whangaparaoa has 5 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 secondary): Wentworth College, Wentworth Primary, Stanmore Bay School, Whangaparaoa School (Auckland), Gulf Harbour School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Whangaparaoa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Wentworth Primary ranks highest among Whangaparaoa schools (92/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Wentworth College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Whangaparaoa?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Whangaparaoa does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Whangaparaoa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Whangaparaoa schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).