Glenavon School vs St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
360 students
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
273 students
| Measure | Glenavon School Blockhouse Bay, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Blockhouse Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #283 of 390 | #110 of 390 |
| National rank | #1011 of 1,559 | #188 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 360 | 273 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 356 |
| Total roll | 360 | 273 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.1% | -7.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.8% | 4.4% |
| Pacific students | 49.2% | 16.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blockhouse Bay | Blockhouse Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenavon.school.nz | www.stdominics.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.5 vs 44.3).
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 494).
- โขGlenavon School does better on roll size (360 vs 273).
- โขGlenavon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs -7.8%).
- โขGlenavon School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 273.
- โขGlenavon School is a state school while St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) 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 Glenavon School better than St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) ranks higher (78.5 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 St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blockhouse Bay and Blockhouse Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenavon School: 494. St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay): 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenavon School and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) rank in Auckland?
Glenavon School is 283rd of 390 and St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is 110th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).