Birkenhead School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Birkenhead, Auckland 0626 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#82 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#131 of 1,559 nationally
About Birkenhead School
Birkenhead School is a state contributing located in Birkenhead, in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 471 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.1%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0.2%.
There are 4 schools in Birkenhead; Birkenhead School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)366
- Roll size (10%)471
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.2%
- 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 Birkenhead School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 366
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 471
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Birkenhead School has changed over time.
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Schools near Birkenhead School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students · 907 m away
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 1.3 km away
St Mary's School (Northcote)
Northcote · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 1.4 km away
Chelsea School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
401 students · 1.6 km away
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 1.7 km away
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students · 1.7 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 2.2 km away
Kauri Park School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 2.3 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students · 2.3 km away
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Titirangi School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
Vauxhall School
Devonport · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Birkenhead School a good school?
Birkenhead School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 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 Birkenhead School rank in Auckland?
Birkenhead School ranks #82 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #131 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Birkenhead School?
Birkenhead School had 471 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Birkenhead School a primary school or a secondary school?
Birkenhead School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Birkenhead School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Birkenhead School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.