Schools in Birkenhead, Auckland (2026)
4 schools · 1,568 students · 4 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 401.
Ranked schools in Birkenhead
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 181Chelsea SchoolBirkenhead · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 352 · 401 students
- 280Birkenhead SchoolBirkenhead · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 366 · 471 students
- 370Verran Primary SchoolBirkenhead · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 209 students
- 450Birkenhead CollegeBirkenhead · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 464 · 487 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea School Birkenhead · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 81.0 Top 10% | 352 | 401 |
| 2 | Birkenhead School Birkenhead · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.4 Top 10% | 366 | 471 |
| 3 | Verran Primary School Birkenhead · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.5 Top 25% | 401 | 209 |
| 4 | Birkenhead College Birkenhead · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 50.2 Top 50% | 464 | 487 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Birkenhead?
Chelsea School is the highest-ranked school in Birkenhead with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Birkenhead?
Birkenhead has 4 schools (3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,568 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Birkenhead?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Birkenhead is 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.