Glendowie College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glendowie, Auckland 1071 · Ōrākei Local Board Area
#34 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#68 of 486 nationally
About Glendowie College
Glendowie College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Glendowie, in the Ōrākei Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,189 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 34th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.9%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 5%.
There are 5 schools in Glendowie; Glendowie College ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)392
- Roll size (10%)1,189
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)92.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)80.9%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Glendowie College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 392
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,189
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 92.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 80.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 5.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Glendowie College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Glendowie College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Glendowie College has changed over time.
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Schools near Glendowie College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Glendowie School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
676 students · 674 m away
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,504 students · 799 m away
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students · 877 m away
Glen Taylor School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 887 m away
Glenbrae Primary School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 1.2 km away
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
Glen Innes · State composite · Years 1–13
87 students · 1.4 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 1.6 km away
Glen Innes School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 1.6 km away
Tamaki College
Glen Innes · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
703 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,273 students
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Auckland Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,769 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendowie College a good school?
Glendowie College has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Glendowie College rank in Auckland?
Glendowie College ranks #34 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #68 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Glendowie College?
Glendowie College had 1,189 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Glendowie College a primary school or a secondary school?
Glendowie College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Glendowie College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Glendowie College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.