Glenbrae Primary School vs Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 539 m 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
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,504 students
| Measure | Glenbrae Primary School Glen Innes, Auckland | Sacred Heart College (Auckland) Glendowie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #361 of 390 | #9 of 101 |
| National rank | #1366 of 1,559 | #11 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 169 | 1,504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 394 |
| Total roll | 169 | 1,504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.8% | 10.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 83.2% |
| Māori students | 32% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 72.8% | 21.7% |
| International students | 0% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Glen Innes | Glendowie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenbrae.school.nz | www.sacredheart.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.7 vs 28.1).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 525).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on roll size (1,504 vs 169).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.4% vs 3.8%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 169.
- •Glenbrae Primary School is a state school while Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Glenbrae Primary School is co-educational and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is boys.
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 Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart College (Auckland) ranks higher (86.7 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 Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Glen Innes and Glendowie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenbrae Primary School: 525. Sacred Heart College (Auckland): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenbrae Primary School and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Glenbrae Primary School is 361st of 390 and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is 9th of 101 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).