Chaucer School vs Glenavon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 834 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
| Measure | Chaucer School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | Glenavon School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 390 | #283 of 390 |
| National rank | #641 of 1,559 | #1011 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 205 | 360 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 494 |
| Total roll | 205 | 360 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 13.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 20.8% |
| Pacific students | 19% | 49.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.chaucer.school.nz | www.glenavon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chaucer School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.3 vs 44.3).
- •Chaucer School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 494).
- •Glenavon School does better on roll size (360 vs 205).
- •Glenavon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs -13.5%).
- •Glenavon School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 205.
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 Chaucer School better than Glenavon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chaucer School ranks higher (59.3 vs 44.3 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 Chaucer School and Glenavon School?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chaucer School: 429. Glenavon School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chaucer School and Glenavon School rank in Auckland?
Chaucer School is 222nd of 390 and Glenavon School is 283rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).