What Glenfield Intermediate School does

Glenfield Intermediate School is a public state intermediate school established in 1972 in Glenfield, Auckland, New Zealand, operating under the governance of the New Zealand Ministry of Education. The school delivers education for Year 7 and Year 8 students (ages 10–14), serving primarily the North Shore Auckland area through a formally adopted in-zone enrolment scheme (effective 2020), supplemented by a limited out-of-zone ballot and an international student programme. Its enrolment scheme operates under section 72(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020, providing it a defined geographic catchment.

The curriculum combines core academic instruction with a broad set of specialist programmes covering Visual Art, Food Technology, Hard Materials Technology, Science, Performing Arts, Digital Media Technology, and a robotics programme built on VEX and LEGO Mindstorms platforms with participation in RoboCup Junior, First Lego League, and VEX competitions. Supplementary offerings include sports teams, cultural groups (Kapa Haka, Pasifika, Bollywood), a rock band, an annual school production, ICAS assessments, and a wellbeing programme built on Te Whare Tapa Whā and the Mitey mental health framework. Technology delivery follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. Operational technology stack includes Kindo (payments/permissions), Ezlunch (lunch ordering), and Linc-Ed (online enrolments).

The school's economics are primarily driven by Ministry of Education operational grants rather than commercial revenue generation. Direct charges are limited to a Technology/Specialist Fee of NZ$60 per student per year, optional Sports Camp fees of NZ$150–200, and international student tuition fees. Governance is provided by an elected Board of Trustees presided over by Marie Cheeseman, with day-to-day leadership under Principal Mark Whitford and Deputy Principal Sarah Stevenson. The school maintains a sister-school relationship with Hakata Junior High School in Japan (established 2020) for cultural exchange.

Name

Glenfield Intermediate School

Legal name

Glenfield Intermediate School

Website

https://glenfieldint.school.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glenfield Intermediate School is a public state school in Auckland, New Zealand, delivering Year 7-8 education to North Shore students through specialist arts, technology, robotics, and wellbeing programmes, with an international fee-paying programme and a Japan sister-school exchange.

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Product category

Intermediate Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Intermediate education
• Years 7-8 schooling
• Student wellbeing programmes
• Specialist arts curriculum
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Glenfield Intermediate School provides state-funded intermediate education for Years 7-8 students (ages 10-14) in the Glenfield area of Auckland, New Zealand. Its core delivery includes a comprehensive academic curriculum with specialist programmes in arts, technology, sports, cultural groups, robotics, and wellbeing support, alongside an International Student Programme for fee-paying overseas students.

Product overview

Glenfield Intermediate School offers a single unified educational programme for Years 7-8 students (intermediate school level in New Zealand). The core General Education Programme is enhanced by specialist modules including Arts and Technology, Sports, Cultural Groups, Robotics, Rock Band, and School Production. The school also provides wellbeing support, ICAS assessments, and an International Student Programme. All offerings work together to support holistic student development across academic, sporting, cultural, and social domains.

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Products and services

• General Education Programme (Years 7-8) Comprehensive intermediate school education for Years 7-8 students (ages 10-14) covering core curriculum areas with focus on literacy, numeracy, and holistic development.
• Specialist Arts and Technology Programme Specialist programme covering Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Art, Digital Media Technology, Food Technology, Hard Materials Technology, and Science, available to enrolled students.
• Sports Programme Wide range of sporting opportunities including basketball, hockey, netball, touch, badminton, table tennis, water polo, and an annual Sports Camp at Totara Springs in Matamata.
• Cultural Groups Cultural groups including Kapa Haka, Pasifika, and Bollywood that perform at the Onepoto Cultural Festival and formal school events.
• Robotics Programme Robotics education using VEX and LEGO MINDSTORMS platforms for STEM learning, with students competing in RoboCup Junior, First Lego League, and VEX competitions.
• Rock Band Weekly rock band rehearsals and performances at Band Quest and various events including assemblies, Talent Quest, Roadshows, and Year 8 Graduation.
• School Production Annual talent showcase production involving performing arts students, with the 2025 production being 'Birds of a Feather' and a 2026 production underway.
• ICAS Assessments International Competitions and Assessments for Schools providing online tests in English, Maths, Science, Writing, Spelling, and Digital Technologies.
• Wellbeing Programme Wellbeing programme incorporating Te Whare Tapa Whā and Mana Model, including Positive Culture for Learning (PC4L), Mitey mental health education, and school counselling services.
• International Student Programme Programmes for international students including short-term study options, specialist ESOL classes, and cultural exchange opportunities including Japan trip and sister-school partnerships.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hakata Junior High School (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Sister school relationship with Hakata Junior High in Japan enabling cultural exchange programmes. Students participate in 10-day tours including sightseeing and school exchange. The exchange broadens student perspectives and provides opportunities to gain new skills and knowledge, experiencing Japanese language and culture firsthand.
• The Hearing HouseminorOthers · 1 September 2019Charitable organization based in Auckland providing services to families living north of Turangi. The school supports this organization through Loud Shirt Day fundraising to help deaf and hearing-impaired children receive therapy.
• Southern Cochlear Implant ProgrammeminorOthers · 1 September 2019Charitable organization based in Christchurch providing services to families south of Turangi. The school supports this organization through Loud Shirt Day fundraising to help deaf and hearing-impaired children access cochlear implant services.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ACG (Academic Colleges Group): National network of private schools in New Zealand including ACG Sunderland and ACG Strathallan. Competes for North Shore and international students seeking a private pathway, with comparable specialist and international student offerings to Glenfield.

Regional players

• Kristin School: Prominent private school in Albany on Auckland's North Shore offering Years 1-13 with strong specialist and international programmes. Competes for the same North Shore families evaluating intermediate options, though priced as a premium private alternative rather than a state school.
• Pinehurst School: Private independent school in Albany on Auckland's North Shore serving Years 1-13. Competes with Glenfield for North Shore families seeking a more academic or private alternative, particularly through the out-of-zone ballot, though as a fee-charging private provider rather than a state school.
• Wentworth College: Private school in Gulf Harbour on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast serving Years 7-13. Competes with Glenfield for North Shore and international fee-paying students considering private intermediate/secondary pathways.

Direct peers

• Northcote Intermediate: Public state intermediate school in neighbouring Northcote on Auckland's North Shore, serving Years 7-8 students. Comparable in size, structure, and community positioning, and competes with Glenfield for North Shore families outside their respective enrolment zones.
• Takapuna Normal Intermediate: Public state intermediate school in nearby Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore, serving Years 7-8 with a comparable curriculum and specialist programmes. Directly competes with Glenfield for out-of-zone enrolments through the NZ inter-zone ballot.
• Birkenhead Intermediate: Public intermediate school in Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore serving Years 7-8 students. Comparable in curriculum, governance structure (Board of Trustees), and competitive dynamics within the North Shore intermediate market.
• Wairau Intermediate: Public intermediate school in nearby Wairau Valley/Glenfield area on Auckland's North Shore, serving Years 7-8 students. Closely comparable in student demographics, scale, and catchment, and a direct competitor for the same pool of North Shore families.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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