Glenbrae Primary School vs Glendowie College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenbrae Primary School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
| Measure | Glenbrae Primary School Glen Innes, Auckland | Glendowie College Glendowie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #361 of 390 | #34 of 101 |
| National rank | #1366 of 1,559 | #68 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 169 | 1,189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 392 |
| Total roll | 169 | 1,189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.8% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 92.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 80.9% |
| Māori students | 32% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 72.8% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 5% |
| suburb or town | Glen Innes | Glendowie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenbrae.school.nz | www.gdc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glendowie College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.7 vs 28.1).
- •Glendowie College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 525).
- •Glendowie College does better on roll size (1,189 vs 169).
- •Glenbrae Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.8% vs -2.6%).
- •Glendowie College is the larger school with 1,189 students compared with 169.
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 Glenbrae Primary School better than Glendowie College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glendowie College ranks higher (76.7 vs 28.1 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 Glenbrae Primary School and Glendowie College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glen Innes and Glendowie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenbrae Primary School: 525. Glendowie College: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenbrae Primary School and Glendowie College rank in Auckland?
Glenbrae Primary School is 361st of 390 and Glendowie College is 34th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).