Glen Taylor School vs Viscount School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 13 km 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
Viscount School
Mangere Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
462 students
| Measure | Glen Taylor School Glendowie, Auckland | Viscount School Mangere Central, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #377 of 390 | #362 of 390 |
| National rank | #1441 of 1,559 | #1368 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 178 | 462 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 516 |
| Total roll | 178 | 462 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.7% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.1% | 13.2% |
| Pacific students | 70.2% | 89.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glendowie | Mangere Central |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glentaylor.school.nz | www.viscount.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Viscount School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.1 vs 24.6).
- •Viscount School does better on roll size (462 vs 178).
- •Viscount School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.4% vs -26.7%).
- •Viscount School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 178.
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 Viscount School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Viscount School ranks higher (28.1 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 Viscount School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Glendowie and Mangere Central in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Taylor School: 516. Viscount School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Taylor School and Viscount School rank in Auckland?
Glen Taylor School is 377th of 390 and Viscount School is 362nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).