Schools in Blockhouse Bay
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 5 schools in and around Blockhouse Bay, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 4 primary, 1 intermediate. Glenavon School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Blockhouse Bay ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing96Trajectory66ERO review82 - 2St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · Contributing · 273 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review89 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory33ERO review81 - 4Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · Intermediate · 868 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing72Trajectory54ERO review72 - View profile →
60
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing62Trajectory35ERO review74
What the record says about Blockhouse Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Glenavon School
Glenavon School is a full primary in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland with a composite score of 82. ERO noted the school has a clear vision centred on all ākonga reaching their full potential, an inclusive and inspiring culture involving whānau, and capable, innovative leadership focused on learning outcomes.
Full source-linked profile →St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) is a contributing school serving 273 students in the Blockhouse Bay area. The Board of Trustees' 2023 assurance review confirmed the school meets regulatory and legislative requirements, with positive attestation for Board Administration and Curriculum.
Full source-linked profile →Chaucer School
Chaucer School's 2023 ERO review found students demonstrate strong belonging and actively lead diversity initiatives. School leadership, board, staff and students collaboratively promote the school vision and values. Community partnerships are well established within the Chaucer family of students, staff, parents and whānau.
Full source-linked profile →Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2023, with confirmed compliance in Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. No composite score was available at the time of the October 2023 Board Assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Blockhouse Bay School
Blockhouse Bay School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2024, with Board Administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met in their December 2024 board assurance review. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Blockhouse Bay schools
What schools are in Blockhouse Bay?
Blockhouse Bay, Auckland has 5 schools on our records (4 primary, 1 intermediate): Blockhouse Bay Intermediate, Blockhouse Bay School, Chaucer School, Glenavon School, St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Blockhouse Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Glenavon School ranks highest among Blockhouse Bay schools (83/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Blockhouse Bay?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Blockhouse Bay does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Blockhouse Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Blockhouse Bay schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).