Glen Taylor School
172 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie · Auckland — Central
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Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,376 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Glen Taylor School is a full primary in Glendowie with a composite score of 63. The March 2020 ERO review found most students achieving at or above expectations in reading and writing, and a small majority in mathematics, though significant disparity exists between Māori and non-Māori students across these areas. The school's strengths include its vision and values, adaptive leadership focused on student achievement and wellbeing, and positive partnerships with its Pacific community.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Glendowie looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Glen Taylor School a good school?
Glen Taylor School scores 29/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Vision and values that underpin the culture of the school
- Adaptive and responsive governance and leadership, with a commitment to increasing student achievement and wellbeing
- Positive partnerships with the school's Pacific community and relationships with external agencies
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 165.5/1k · suspensions 43.6/1k · exclusions 22.4/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-26.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
63/100 from ERO review 2020-03 · bottom quartile of band (n=544) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 63/100.
Latest ERO review
2020-03-04 · Steve Tanner, Northern Region
- A large majority of students are achieving at or above school expectations in reading and writing and a small majority in mathematics
- There is continuing wide disparity between Māori and non-Māori students in reading, writing and mathematics
- Parity between Pacific and non-Pacific students in mathematics has been sustained over the past two years
- School reported information suggests that some targeted and priority students are making accelerated progress, but full analysis for 2019 year is yet to be completed
- The board would benefit from further training to enhance trustees' governance capabilities and investigating further effective ways to consult with whānau Māori
"A large majority of students are achieving at or above school expectations in reading and writing and a small majority in mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2020. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2021 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$3.55M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$8k
Net assets / equity
$0.67M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
165.5
22 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
43.6
4 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
22.4
2 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$2.62M
Per-student funding · 2022
$14,380
2018
$1.9M
2019
$2.4M
2020
$2.5M
2021
$2.5M
2022
$2.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 18
- Year 02 18
- Year 03 16
- Year 04 21
- Year 05 29
- Year 06 16
- Year 07 33
- Year 08 27
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- Pacific 68.7%
- Māori 37.4%
- European/Pākehā 24.7%
- Asian 8.2%
- Other / MELAA 3.3%
Location
172 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Glen Taylor School a good school?
Glen Taylor School scores 29/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2020-03 review identified 5 key findings. A large majority of students are achieving at or above school expectations in reading and writing and a small majority in mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Glen Taylor School?
Contact the school directly on 09-5286325, email office@glentaylor.school.nz, or visit www.glentaylor.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Glen Taylor School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Glen Taylor School has 182 students, with an EQI of 516 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Glen Taylor School in 2020-03, signed by Steve Tanner. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- glentaylor.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz