Verran Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Birkenhead, Auckland 0626 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#183 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#411 of 1,559 nationally
About Verran Primary School
Verran Primary 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 209 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 183rd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11%; pacific students 8.1%; international students 0.5%.
There are 4 schools in Birkenhead; Verran Primary School ranks 3rd 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%)401
- Roll size (10%)209
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.3%
- 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 Verran Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 401
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 209
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Verran Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Verran Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students · 921 m away
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students · 1.2 km away
Birkenhead School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
471 students · 1.3 km away
Birkdale Intermediate
Birkdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
232 students · 1.4 km away
Kauri Park School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 1.4 km away
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.4 km away
Chelsea School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
401 students · 1.6 km away
Birkdale North School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 1.7 km away
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students · 1.9 km away
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students
Ararimu School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
The Gardens School
The Gardens · State full primary · Years 1–8
536 students
Laingholm School
Laingholm · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Verran Primary School a good school?
Verran Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #183 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 Verran Primary School rank in Auckland?
Verran Primary School ranks #183 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #411 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Verran Primary School?
Verran Primary School had 209 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Verran Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Verran Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Verran Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Verran Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.