Glenfield Primary School vs Marlborough School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 741 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students
| Measure | Glenfield Primary School Glenfield, Auckland | Marlborough School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #132 of 390 | #122 of 390 |
| National rank | #240 of 1,559 | #209 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 303 | 426 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 379 |
| Total roll | 303 | 426 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenfield.school.nz | www.marlboroughprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marlborough School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.6 vs 76.6).
- •Marlborough School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 415).
- •Marlborough School does better on roll size (426 vs 303).
- •Glenfield Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs -3.7%).
- •Marlborough School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 303.
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 Primary School better than Marlborough School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marlborough School ranks higher (77.6 vs 76.6 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 Primary School and Marlborough School?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenfield Primary School: 415. Marlborough School: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenfield Primary School and Marlborough School rank in Auckland?
Glenfield Primary School is 132nd of 390 and Marlborough School is 122nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).