Glendowie College vs St Heliers School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 877 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
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students
| Measure | Glendowie College Glendowie, Auckland | St Heliers School St Heliers, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #34 of 101 | #61 of 390 |
| National rank | #68 of 486 | #100 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,189 | 679 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 366 |
| Total roll | 1,189 | 679 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.6% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 80.9% | – |
| Māori students | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 2.1% |
| International students | 5% | 3.7% |
| suburb or town | Glendowie | St Heliers |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gdc.school.nz | www.stheliers.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Heliers School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 76.7).
- •St Heliers School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 392).
- •Glendowie College does better on roll size (1,189 vs 679).
- •Glendowie College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.6% vs -5.1%).
- •Glendowie College is the larger school with 1,189 students compared with 679.
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 St Heliers School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Heliers School ranks higher (81.9 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 St Heliers School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Glendowie and St Heliers in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glendowie College: 392. St Heliers School: 366. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glendowie College and St Heliers School rank in Auckland?
Glendowie College is 34th of 101 and St Heliers School is 61st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).