Glenbrook School vs Waterview School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 37 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenbrook School
Glenbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
Waterview School
Waterview · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
| Measure | Glenbrook School Glenbrook, Auckland | Waterview School Waterview, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #208 of 390 | #240 of 390 |
| National rank | #525 of 1,559 | #809 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 303 | 260 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 443 |
| Total roll | 303 | 260 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.7% | -17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 16.2% | 27.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenbrook | Waterview |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenbrook.school.nz | www.waterview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glenbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.1 vs 52.8).
- •Glenbrook School does better on roll size (303 vs 260).
- •Glenbrook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.7% vs -17.4%).
- •Glenbrook School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 260.
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 Glenbrook School better than Waterview School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glenbrook School ranks higher (64.1 vs 52.8 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 Glenbrook School and Waterview School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Glenbrook and Waterview in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenbrook School: 443. Waterview School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenbrook School and Waterview School rank in Auckland?
Glenbrook School is 208th of 390 and Waterview School is 240th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).