Glen Taylor School vs St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 872 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Taylor School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
| Measure | Glen Taylor School Glendowie, Auckland | St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) Glen Innes, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #377 of 390 | #338 of 390 |
| National rank | #1441 of 1,559 | #1265 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 178 | 126 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 501 |
| Total roll | 178 | 126 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.7% | 21.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.1% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 70.2% | 78.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glendowie | Glen Innes |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glentaylor.school.nz | www.saintpiusx.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.6 vs 24.6).
- •St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (501 vs 516).
- •Glen Taylor School does better on roll size (178 vs 126).
- •St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.8% vs -26.7%).
- •Glen Taylor School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 126.
- •Glen Taylor School is a state school while St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Taylor School better than St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) ranks higher (32.6 vs 24.6 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 Taylor School and St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Glendowie and Glen Innes in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Taylor School: 516. St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes): 501. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Taylor School and St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) rank in Auckland?
Glen Taylor School is 377th of 390 and St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes) is 338th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).