Ahuroa School vs Birkdale Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 38 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahuroa School
Ahuroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Birkdale Intermediate
Birkdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
232 students
| Measure | Ahuroa School Ahuroa, Auckland | Birkdale Intermediate Birkdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #272 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #950 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 53 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 455 |
| Total roll | 53 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.9% | -48.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.5% | 24.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 24.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ahuroa | Birkdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | ahuroa.school.nz/Ahuroa_School/index.html.html | www.bis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Birkdale Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 43.9).
- •Birkdale Intermediate does better on roll size (232 vs 53).
- •Ahuroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.9% vs -48.6%).
- •Birkdale Intermediate is the larger school with 232 students compared with 53.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ahuroa School better than Birkdale Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birkdale Intermediate ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ahuroa School and Birkdale Intermediate?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Ahuroa and Birkdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahuroa School: 455. Birkdale Intermediate: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahuroa School and Birkdale Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Ahuroa School is unranked and Birkdale Intermediate is 272nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).