Glenfield College vs Windy Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield College
Glenfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
782 students
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
| Measure | Glenfield College Glenfield, Auckland | Windy Ridge School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #54 of 101 | #158 of 390 |
| National rank | #165 of 486 | #314 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 782 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 466 | 387 |
| Total roll | 782 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 56.9% | -24.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 72.1% | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 10% |
| International students | 1.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gc.ac.nz/ | www.windyridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Windy Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 60.7).
- •Windy Ridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 466).
- •Glenfield College does better on roll size (782 vs 210).
- •Glenfield College does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.9% vs -24.4%).
- •Glenfield College is the larger school with 782 students compared with 210.
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 Glenfield College better than Windy Ridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Windy Ridge School ranks higher (73.5 vs 60.7 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 Glenfield College and Windy Ridge School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenfield College: 466. Windy Ridge School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenfield College and Windy Ridge School rank in Auckland?
Glenfield College is 54th of 101 and Windy Ridge School is 158th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).