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Glendowie College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Glendowie, Auckland · Major urban area
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Roll1,206enrolled students
EQI392-63 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI392
vs National-63 (avg 455)
Roll1,206
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Glendowie College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
392-71
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,206
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
6%-26pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
6.3%-5.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Glendowie College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Glendowie, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,206 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 392 (low equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Ōrākei Local Board Area territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityŌrākei Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode1071
MoE School ID65

Student Demographics

Total Roll1,206
European/Pakeha63.3%
Maori6%
Pacific6.3%
Asian33.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
63.3%
Maori
6%
Pacific
6.3%
Asian
33.7%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI392
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)