Ardmore School vs Glenfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 37 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
352 students
Glenfield Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
| Measure | Ardmore School Papakura, Auckland | Glenfield Primary School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #121 of 390 | #132 of 390 |
| National rank | #208 of 1,559 | #240 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 352 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 415 |
| Total roll | 352 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakura | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ardmore.school.nz | www.glenfield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ardmore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.7 vs 76.6).
- •Ardmore School does better on roll size (352 vs 303).
- •Ardmore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs 2.6%).
- •Ardmore School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 303.
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 Ardmore School better than Glenfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ardmore School ranks higher (77.7 vs 76.6 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 Ardmore School and Glenfield Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Papakura and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ardmore School: 415. Glenfield Primary School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ardmore School and Glenfield Primary School rank in Auckland?
Ardmore School is 121st of 390 and Glenfield Primary School is 132nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).