Westlake Boys High School

Probably the worst school in north shore when it comes to caring about students wellbeing. All they want is a good academic look. Nick dale the dp is a horrible person and doesn’t care what he does to get the “naughty” children stood down and has no care of how he does that. He will find any reason to stand a child down As in - late to class one time , talking back to a teacher without using profanity language , leaving the classroom to go toilet when a child is in desperate need and add things onto a story about something that had happened to make the child look even “naughtier”.

Westlake Boys presents itself as a polished, high-performing institution, but for many students the reality feels completely disconnected from that image. There’s a heavy focus on superficial rules and control—uniforms, appearance, and compliance—while serious issues like bullying, student wellbeing, and safety are often sidelined or dismissed. The system can feel rigid and unresponsive, where raising concerns is brushed off instead of genuinely addressed. For families who invest significant time and money to attend—moving zones, paying high uniform costs, and covering school fees—the gap between expectation and reality can be frustrating. That sense of being locked in only amplifies the problem, creating an environment where students feel they have little voice. At the same time, it’s important to acknowledge that not every teacher fits this pattern—there are staff who genuinely care and try to support students despite the broader system. But overall, there’s a clear need for greater transparency, accountability, and a shift in priorities toward student wellbeing rather than maintaining an idealised image.

Westlake Boys High School is an absolute sham. They profess to be a school that offers an outstanding learning environment with a range of opportunities inside and outside the classroom to help boys discover their passion and fulfil their potential. This is only the case if you are a straight A student or your parents have something to offer the school. The headmaster thinks he is the head of a private school and will not tolerate anyone who is different or troubled or is struggling, he just wants them out. He is not fair, he has prejudice and is backed by a team of management staff who appear to be weary of him. There are a lot of good teachers but they are in a very toxic environment. In general the school doesn't know how to handle boys who are different. They would rather brush them aside to keep up appearances. I would give this school a very wide berth if you have your teenage sons welfare at heart.

bullshit school, teacher always gave us bad grades and didnt give a shit about us

Unfortunately I thought it was a good school. But after being there I have found it to be very political and if you aren’t in the clicky clan you won’t succeed. Sport is a prime example it doesn’t matter what talent you have you just have to be in with the clicky clan. If the teachers don’t like you you won’t get a chance. You have parents calling the coaches complaining that their kids should be in the top team so they end up getting in. (Not by their talent) the boys with talent miss out. The 1st XV is a prime example the coaches have favourites and it filters down to them coaching the North Harbour teams also. We are at club rugby now and thriving and have also been offered a scholarship I will never credit the school for this as they never gave us a chance. It’s time the school look at the coaches and their selection process. Year 13s don’t get a chance they thrive on making the top teams but the school puts in year 11s and 12s over year 13s. The sports academy makes no difference because you still don’t make the top teams. For the boys that are trying for top teams don’t get disheartened as you will succeed after school. If I have boys I will not send them to this school. There are so many boys that fall through the cracks as the teachers do not treat them equally. Such a shame. Boys are always vaping and fighting and only certain boys get punished. I know of a boy that was a favourite got caught vaping but no consequences still got to play 1st XV games. Another boy that wasn’t popular got suspended

The worst high school in auckland

Head staff have no respect for students. poor facilities, bathrooms/classrooms. Few to no places with cover to hide when it is raining

I enrolled my son at Westlake after he had attended a private school somewhere, knowing that it was only the Government School that was local to our area, which is not an affluent area, but it had an okay name. My son had been at boarding school, and I wanted him to live at home so that I knew what was going on. The staff were rather snooty but unpolished at the same time. Emails to new teachers were not replied to, and it has rather clicking crowds who were not warm or welcoming. My son was not happy with the lack of "brotherhood" with these young men and I felt that we are not being looked after. I paid fees for six weeks but took him back out again as he was very unhappy there. We decided to send him back to boarding school where he flourished again for the next four years finishing year 13 with qualifications well above my expectations. The last straw for me with Westlake Boys High School was when I put all his full uniforms times two with shoes, coat and socks and the rest and they only paid me for a few scrappy items. I was never paid in full and the shop kept and held onto the money for all our brand new items that had only been worn for six weeks. Awful area to live in because it is reasonably rough but they are quite hoity. If you want to raise nice kids, I do not recommend this school.

MUST READ - Don’t buy into the bullshit that this school says is has and does! The school acts like it has the best education with the best students yet it’s the complete opposite. Varying from lazy teachers who expect students to behave in a certain way, yet they fail to set the standards themselves or students who look like a homeless person and act like idiots are only some of the things that makes this school such a shithole. It amazes me how so many people actually believe the false advertisement that this school presents. If I could give you one piece of advice from my experience at Westlake it would be, don’t even bother considering it or get out of there quick!