Birdwood School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ranui, Auckland 0612 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#331 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1225 of 1,559 nationally
About Birdwood School
Birdwood School is a state full primary located in Ranui, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 288 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 331st of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (79th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 37.8%; pacific students 47.6%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Ranui; Birdwood School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)522
- Roll size (10%)288
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Birdwood School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 522
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 288
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 37.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 47.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Birdwood School has changed over time.
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Schools near Birdwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students · 896 m away
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students · 1.1 km away
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students · 1.6 km away
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students · 1.8 km away
Lincoln Heights School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
576 students · 2.0 km away
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students · 2.1 km away
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 2.2 km away
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students · 2.2 km away
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tāmaki School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
Glen Innes School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Middle School
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
323 students
Wymondley Road School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students
Rowandale School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
View Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
188 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Birdwood School a good school?
Birdwood School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #331 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Birdwood School rank in Auckland?
Birdwood School ranks #331 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1225 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Birdwood School?
Birdwood School had 288 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Birdwood School a primary school or a secondary school?
Birdwood School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Birdwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Birdwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.