Bayview School vs Glenfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
397 students
Glenfield College
Glenfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
782 students
| Measure | Bayview School Glenfield, Auckland | Glenfield College Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 390 | #54 of 101 |
| National rank | #371 of 1,559 | #165 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 397 | 782 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 466 |
| Total roll | 397 | 782 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 56.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 85.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 72.1% |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 11.6% |
| International students | 0% | 1.9% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bayview.school.nz/ | www.gc.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bayview School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 60.7).
- •Bayview School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 466).
- •Glenfield College does better on roll size (782 vs 397).
- •Glenfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.9% vs -7.9%).
- •Glenfield College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 397.
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 Bayview School better than Glenfield College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bayview School ranks higher (70.9 vs 60.7 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 Bayview School and Glenfield College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bayview School: 404. Glenfield College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bayview School and Glenfield College rank in Auckland?
Bayview School is 169th of 390 and Glenfield College is 54th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).