Westlake Boys High School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Westlake Boys High School
High-Performing School With Equity Goals in Focus
Westlake Boys High School continues to deliver excellent academic outcomes, with almost all students achieving NCEA Levels 2 and 3, and most achieving University Entrance. The school is well-led with strong teaching quality and a positive, inclusive culture. ERO has identified improving equity of outcomes for Māori and Pacific students, and lifting attendance, as the key priorities for ongoing development.
Source: ERO, 9 September 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Westlake Boys High School
Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill, Auckland
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What families ask about Westlake Boys High School
- Does Westlake Boys High School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Westlake Boys High School teach?
- Westlake Boys High School teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Westlake Boys High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 399. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 2,760 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is September 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- Some students taught in te reo Māori
- Opened
- 1962
- Principal
- Paul Fordham
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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