Best primary schools in Kaipātiki Local Board Area (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 21 schools in Kaipātiki Local Board Area, Auckland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 184Northcote IntermediateNorthcote · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 674 students
- 282Willow Park SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 365 · 649 students
- 381Chelsea SchoolBirkenhead · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 352 · 401 students
- 481Target Road SchoolTotara Vale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 412 · 466 students
- 580Birkenhead SchoolBirkenhead · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 366 · 471 students
- 680Northcote School (Auckland)Northcote · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 367 · 427 students
- 779St Mary's School (Northcote)Northcote · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 365 · 343 students
- 878Marlborough SchoolGlenfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 379 · 426 students
- 977Glenfield Primary SchoolGlenfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 303 students
- 1076Kauri Park SchoolBeach Haven · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 384 · 374 students
- 1176Sunnybrae Normal SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 386 · 381 students
- 1274Windy Ridge SchoolGlenfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 210 students
- 1371Glenfield IntermediateGlenfield · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 445 students
- 1471Bayview SchoolGlenfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 397 students
- 1571Beach Haven SchoolBeach Haven · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 431 students
- 1670Verran Primary SchoolBirkenhead · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 209 students
- 1767Manuka Primary SchoolGlenfield · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 244 students
- 1859Birkdale North SchoolBirkdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 427 · 145 students
- 1947Birkdale IntermediateBirkdale · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 455 · 232 students
- 2039Birkdale Primary SchoolBirkdale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 193 students
- 2131Onepoto SchoolNorthcote · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 512 · 155 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northcote Intermediate Northcote · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 84.4 Top 5% | 404 | 674 |
| 2 | Willow Park School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.0 Top 10% | 365 | 649 |
| 3 | Chelsea School Birkenhead · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.0 Top 10% | 352 | 401 |
| 4 | Target Road School Totara Vale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.6 Top 10% | 412 | 466 |
| 5 | Birkenhead School Birkenhead · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.4 Top 10% | 366 | 471 |
| 6 | Northcote School (Auckland) Northcote · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 79.7 Top 10% | 367 | 427 |
| 7 | St Mary's School (Northcote) Northcote · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 78.7 Top 10% | 365 | 343 |
| 8 | Marlborough School Glenfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 77.6 Top 25% | 379 | 426 |
| 9 | Glenfield Primary School Glenfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.6 Top 25% | 415 | 303 |
| 10 | Kauri Park School Beach Haven · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.0 Top 25% | 384 | 374 |
| 11 | Sunnybrae Normal School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.8 Top 25% | 386 | 381 |
| 12 | Windy Ridge School Glenfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 73.5 Top 25% | 387 | 210 |
| 13 | Glenfield Intermediate Glenfield · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 71.0 Top 25% | 434 | 445 |
| 14 | Bayview School Glenfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.9 Top 25% | 404 | 397 |
| 15 | Beach Haven School Beach Haven · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.8 Top 25% | 434 | 431 |
| 16 | Verran Primary School Birkenhead · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.5 Top 25% | 401 | 209 |
| 17 | Manuka Primary School Glenfield · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.9 Top 25% | 411 | 244 |
| 18 | Birkdale North School Birkdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 59.2 Top 50% | 427 | 145 |
| 19 | Birkdale Intermediate Birkdale · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 46.9 Lower 50% | 455 | 232 |
| 20 | Birkdale Primary School Birkdale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.0 Lower 50% | 473 | 193 |
| 21 | Onepoto School Northcote · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 30.9 Lower 50% | 512 | 155 |
Northcote Intermediate in Northcote leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Kaipātiki Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.4. Of the 21 schools shown, 20 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Auckland primary schools rankings, every school on the Kaipātiki Local Board Area page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Kaipātiki Local Board Area?
Northcote Intermediate in Northcote, Auckland ranks first among primary schools in Kaipātiki Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.4 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 404).
How are primary schools in Kaipātiki Local Board Area ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.