Glen Eden School vs Ridgeview School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 17 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Eden School
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
312 students
Ridgeview School
Paremoremo · State contributing · Years 1–6
48 students
| Measure | Glen Eden School Glen Eden, Auckland | Ridgeview School Paremoremo, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #291 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1069 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 312 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 470 |
| Total roll | 312 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.2% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 16.7% |
| Pacific students | 38.8% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glen Eden | Paremoremo |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.geps.school.nz | www.ridgeview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glen Eden School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 37.5).
- •Glen Eden School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 470).
- •Glen Eden School does better on roll size (312 vs 48).
- •Glen Eden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -15.8%).
- •Glen Eden School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 48.
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 Glen Eden School better than Ridgeview School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glen Eden School ranks higher (41.6 vs 37.5 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 Glen Eden School and Ridgeview School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Glen Eden and Paremoremo in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Eden School: 469. Ridgeview School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Eden School and Ridgeview School rank in Auckland?
Glen Eden School is 291st of 390 and Ridgeview School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).