Schools in Glenfield
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 9 schools in and around Glenfield, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 6 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Wairau Valley Special 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.
9 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Glenfield 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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Wellbeing96Trajectory100ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory63ERO review77 - View profile →
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Wellbeing84Trajectory53ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing51Trajectory95ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing88Trajectory45ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing90Trajectory39ERO review76 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory20ERO review80 - View profile →
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Academic85Outcomes31Retention87Wellbeing36Trajectory100ERO review78 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory40ERO review84
What the record says about Glenfield schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Westminster Christian School
Westminster Christian School, a full primary in Glenfield with 381 students, serves a diverse community where approximately 50% of learners are ESOL students. The school demonstrates strengths in student agency in literacy learning, collaborative teaching approaches focused on English language learner pedagogies, and leadership committed to equity and excellence. The school achieved a composite score of 77 in its 2023 ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Glenfield Primary School
Glenfield Primary School is a contributing primary school in Glenfield, Auckland. As of August 2022, the Board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield Intermediate's board assurance review in November 2023 confirmed the board has met all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2023. Board administration and curriculum were confirmed as meeting requirements. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Marlborough School
Marlborough School received a positive ERO review in November 2023. The school has a robust local curriculum incorporating te ao Māori, te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori, with a collaborative leadership model focused on continuous improvement. The school is working with the Māori Achievement Collaborative to embed culturally responsive practices.
Full source-linked profile →Manuka Primary School
Manuka Primary School's 2025 ERO review found most learners achieving at or above expected curriculum levels in mathematics, with strong progress in reading and writing. The school provides a positive, inclusive environment where learners have a strong sense of belonging, supported by collaborative leadership and engaging learning experiences. The school is not yet meeting the 2024 Ministry of Education target for regular attendance.
Full source-linked profile →Glenfield College
Glenfield College's 2023 ERO review of international student provision found the school has effective systems and practices for education and pastoral care, with regular monitoring and reporting of student progress and welfare to the School Board. The school attests compliance with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and demonstrates strong support for international students' participation in school life.
Full source-linked profile →Bayview School
Bayview School's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2022, with confirmed compliance in board administration and curriculum areas. The school's board assurance review from April 2023 found demonstrated compliance across key requirement areas. No composite score data is available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Glenfield schools
What schools are in Glenfield?
Glenfield, Auckland has 9 schools on our records (6 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Glenfield College, Westminster Christian School, Bayview School, Glenfield Intermediate, Glenfield Primary School, Manuka Primary School, Marlborough School, Wairau Valley Special School, Windy Ridge School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Glenfield?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Wairau Valley Special School ranks highest among Glenfield schools (92/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Glenfield College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Glenfield?
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 Glenfield 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 Glenfield address.
Decile or EQI — how are Glenfield 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).