Glamorgan School vs Sherwood School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glamorgan School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
515 students
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students
| Measure | Glamorgan School Torbay, Auckland | Sherwood School (Auckland) Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #129 of 390 | #95 of 390 |
| National rank | #226 of 1,559 | #157 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 515 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 372 |
| Total roll | 515 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.7% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| International students | 1% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Torbay | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glamorgan.school.nz | www.sherwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sherwood School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.6 vs 77.0).
- •Sherwood School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 388).
- •Glamorgan School does better on roll size (515 vs 490).
- •Sherwood School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -9.7%).
- •Glamorgan School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 490.
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 Glamorgan School better than Sherwood School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sherwood School (Auckland) ranks higher (79.6 vs 77.0 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 Glamorgan School and Sherwood School (Auckland)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Torbay and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glamorgan School: 388. Sherwood School (Auckland): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glamorgan School and Sherwood School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Glamorgan School is 129th of 390 and Sherwood School (Auckland) is 95th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).