Glenholme School vs Malfroy School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenholme School
Glenholme · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
| Measure | Glenholme School Glenholme, Bay of Plenty | Malfroy School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 101 | #72 of 101 |
| National rank | #1277 of 1,559 | #1257 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 333 | 304 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 529 |
| Total roll | 333 | 304 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.5% | 3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.5% | 66.8% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 20.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenholme | Hillcrest |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.glenholme.school.nz | www.malfroy.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (32.0 vs 32.9).
- •Glenholme School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (496 vs 529).
- •Glenholme School does better on roll size (333 vs 304).
- •Malfroy School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.2% vs -2.5%).
- •Glenholme School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 304.
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 Glenholme School better than Malfroy School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenholme School and Malfroy School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glenholme and Hillcrest in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenholme School: 496. Malfroy School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenholme School and Malfroy School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Glenholme School is 74th of 101 and Malfroy School is 72nd of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).