Schools in Glendowie
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 5 schools in and around Glendowie, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 3 primary, 2 secondary. Sacred Heart College (Auckland) 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 Glendowie 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.
- 1Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 1,420 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →85
/ 100 composite
Academic93Outcomes75Retention94Wellbeing85Trajectory63ERO review85 - View profile →
82
/ 100 composite
Academic90Outcomes75Retention93Wellbeing80Trajectory47ERO review85 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing96Trajectory27ERO review86 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing64Trajectory59ERO review86 - View profile →
29
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory17ERO review63
What the record says about Glendowie schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
The school's Board of Assurance review (July 2024) confirmed that the board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains as of March 2024. Board Administration and Curriculum requirements were met. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Glendowie College
Glendowie College's 2022 ERO review identified an inclusive school climate promoting equitable outcomes and high academic achievement, a collaborative professional learning community focused on learner wellbeing, and leadership sustaining relational trust and ongoing improvement. The school has a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Churchill Park School
Churchill Park School has a well-established learning culture characterised by authentic, positive relationships. The school is undertaking significant work to develop and implement a localised curriculum underpinned by Te Mātaiaho, with teachers continuing to develop their knowledge through professional learning. School-wide leadership is described as passionate, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.
Full source-linked profile →Glendowie School
Glendowie School is a full primary school in the Glendowie area of Auckland with a roll of 701 students. An ERO review in December 2018 found students achieved excellent educational outcomes with sustained high levels of success in reading, writing and mathematics across all groups, including Māori and Pacific learners. School leadership was rated as highly effective, with strong systems for equity and excellence, and internal evaluation processes used well to improve outcomes. The school's composite score is 86.
Full source-linked profile →Glen Taylor School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Glendowie schools
What schools are in Glendowie?
Glendowie, Auckland has 5 schools on our records (3 primary, 2 secondary): Sacred Heart College (Auckland), Glendowie College, Churchill Park School, Glen Taylor School, Glendowie School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Glendowie?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Sacred Heart College (Auckland) ranks highest among Glendowie schools (85/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Glendowie?
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 Glendowie 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 Glendowie address.
Decile or EQI — how are Glendowie 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).