Glendene School vs Royal Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendene School
Glendene · State contributing · Years 1–6
125 students
Royal Road School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
349 students
| Measure | Glendene School Glendene, Auckland | Royal Road School Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #349 of 390 | #282 of 390 |
| National rank | #1304 of 1,559 | #1000 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 125 | 349 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 491 |
| Total roll | 125 | 349 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | 1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.2% | 23.8% |
| Pacific students | 52.8% | 33.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glendene | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | wwww.glendene.school.nz | www.royalroad.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Royal Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.0 vs 30.9).
- •Royal Road School does better on roll size (349 vs 125).
- •Royal Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs -32.1%).
- •Royal Road School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 125.
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 Glendene School better than Royal Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Royal Road School ranks higher (45.0 vs 30.9 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 Glendene School and Royal Road School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Glendene and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glendene School: 491. Royal Road School: 491. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glendene School and Royal Road School rank in Auckland?
Glendene School is 349th of 390 and Royal Road School is 282nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).