Glenavon School vs Marshall Laing School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
Marshall Laing School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
641 students
| Measure | Glenavon School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | Marshall Laing School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #283 of 390 | #92 of 390 |
| National rank | #1011 of 1,559 | #150 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 360 | 641 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 378 |
| Total roll | 360 | 641 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.1% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.8% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 49.2% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenavon.school.nz | www.marshall.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marshall Laing School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 44.3).
- •Marshall Laing School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 494).
- •Marshall Laing School does better on roll size (641 vs 360).
- •Glenavon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs -0.7%).
- •Marshall Laing School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 360.
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 Glenavon School better than Marshall Laing School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marshall Laing School ranks higher (79.7 vs 44.3 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 Glenavon School and Marshall Laing School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenavon School: 494. Marshall Laing School: 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenavon School and Marshall Laing School rank in Auckland?
Glenavon School is 283rd of 390 and Marshall Laing School is 92nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).