Churchill Park School vs Glendowie College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
| Measure | Churchill Park School Glendowie, Auckland | Glendowie College Glendowie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #89 of 390 | #34 of 101 |
| National rank | #146 of 1,559 | #68 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 404 | 1,189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 363 | 392 |
| Total roll | 404 | 1,189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.8% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 92.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 80.9% |
| Māori students | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 1% | 6.2% |
| International students | 2.2% | 5% |
| suburb or town | Glendowie | Glendowie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.churchillpark.school.nz | www.gdc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Churchill Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.9 vs 76.7).
- •Churchill Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (363 vs 392).
- •Glendowie College does better on roll size (1,189 vs 404).
- •Glendowie College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.6% vs -18.8%).
- •Glendowie College is the larger school with 1,189 students compared with 404.
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 Churchill Park School better than Glendowie College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Churchill Park School ranks higher (79.9 vs 76.7 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 Churchill Park School and Glendowie College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glendowie and Glendowie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churchill Park School: 363. Glendowie College: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churchill Park School and Glendowie College rank in Auckland?
Churchill Park School is 89th of 390 and Glendowie College is 34th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).