Glenfield Primary School vs Windy Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km 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
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
| Measure | Glenfield Primary School Glenfield, Auckland | Windy Ridge School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #132 of 390 | #158 of 390 |
| National rank | #240 of 1,559 | #314 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 303 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 387 |
| Total roll | 303 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | -24.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenfield | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.glenfield.school.nz | www.windyridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glenfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 73.5).
- •Windy Ridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 415).
- •Glenfield Primary School does better on roll size (303 vs 210).
- •Glenfield Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs -24.4%).
- •Glenfield Primary School is the larger school with 303 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 Primary School better than Windy Ridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glenfield Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.5 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 Windy Ridge School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenfield Primary School: 415. Windy Ridge School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenfield Primary School and Windy Ridge School rank in Auckland?
Glenfield Primary School is 132nd of 390 and Windy Ridge School is 158th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).