Established in 1969, Glenfield College is a state co-educational secondary school (Years 9-13) on the North Shore of Auckland.  It is a medium-sized school with a roll of around 500 students, large enough to offer a range of academic courses and outside the classroom activities, yet small enough to have a personal touch.  We treat our students as individuals, and their study programmes are tailored to their academic needs, ability levels and interests.

Glenfield College has a proud record of academic achievement, above the average for similar schools.  Over the years, we have nurtured many students who have excelled in external examinations.  Classrooms focus on student inquiry and learning in a supportive environment.

Glenfield College has an outstanding reputation in all areas of the Arts (Drama, Dance, and Music), and has a fully equipped performance theatre.  Sporting achievements are also a feature of the school with a strong emphasis on both participation and excellence for students’ fitness and health.  The school has spacious playing fields, multi-purpose AstroTurf for hockey, netball and other sports, plus a gymnasium with two spaces and a weights room.

The school has the full range of resources you would expect from a modern secondary school in New Zealand.  There is an excellent library, computer rooms with internet access and wi-fi.  Our specialist rooms include the recently upgraded science laboratories, catering rooms and an automotive engineering workshop.  Classrooms are bright and well-maintained, and every endeavour is made to accommodate a student’s request for study options.

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• To educate the whole person by challenging them academically, on the sports field, in the performing arts and through our cultural diversity.

• To be a school where our modest size enables every student to be known and cared for.

• To support our students to maximise their potential through our staff and senior students helping others to set clear goals and keep focused on achieving them.

• To encourage our students to always strive for excellence in an environment of mutual respect.

• To instil a drive for lifelong learning and encourage them to better themselves throughout their lives.

• To provide facilities and an environment conducive to the enjoyment of learning.

Our top students in Years 9 and 10 are placed in classes with others of similar ability, based upon the information provided to us by contributing schools. Should student numbers be sufficient this can lead to one or two top classes. Students within these classes flourish by being fortified, challenged and driven to achieve at levels beyond their national cohort.

Gifted and talented students in Years 11 and 13 are mentored by the Principal who set individual goals and challenges, evaluating the student’s progress multiple times a year and addressing further educational needs. There are also students taking subjects at a level or two above their cohort because they are capable of doing so. Our philosophy in this matter is that where exceptional talent and need is obvious, then we will challenge and develop it further.

Glenfield College is quite prepared to be as flexible as possible to meet individual needs where differing talents exist.  We have had exceptionally talented dancers for whom we issued individualized timetables, enabling them to spend more time on Dance with the aim of gaining entry to highly sought after tertiary Dance courses. One graduate from 2009 entered in the NZ School of Dance in Wellington, while in 2010 an outstanding soccer player needed individualized support to address his time off school so that he could pursue his professional commitments. We also liaise with coaches and family to ensure success both in school and in their sporting arena. The Gryphons Club and Rugby Development Programme are also aimed at meeting the needs of our talented young sports people (see Sports.)