Glendowie College vs Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 799 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,504 students
| Measure | Glendowie College Glendowie, Auckland | Sacred Heart College (Auckland) Glendowie, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #34 of 101 | #9 of 101 |
| National rank | #68 of 486 | #11 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,189 | 1,504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 394 |
| Total roll | 1,189 | 1,504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.6% | 10.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.7% | 95.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.9% | 83.2% |
| Māori students | 5.9% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 21.7% |
| International students | 5% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Glendowie | Glendowie |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gdc.school.nz | www.sacredheart.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.7 vs 76.7).
- •Glendowie College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 394).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on roll size (1,504 vs 1,189).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.4% vs -2.6%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95.4% vs 92.7%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 1,189.
- •Glendowie College is a state school while Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Glendowie College 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 Glendowie College better than Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart College (Auckland) ranks higher (86.7 vs 76.7 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 Glendowie College and Sacred Heart College (Auckland)?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Glendowie and Glendowie in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glendowie College: 392. Sacred Heart College (Auckland): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glendowie College and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Glendowie College is 34th of 101 and Sacred Heart College (Auckland) is 9th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).