Awhitu District School vs Birkdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awhitu District School
Matakawau ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
108 students
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
193 students
| Measure | Awhitu District School Matakawau, Auckland | Birkdale Primary School Birkdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 390 | #307 of 390 |
| National rank | #1153 of 1,559 | #1133 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 108 | 193 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 473 |
| Total roll | 108 | 193 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.8% | -23.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 30.6% | 40.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.2% | 29.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matakawau | Birkdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.awhitu.school.nz | www.birkdaleprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBirkdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.0 vs 37.8).
- โขAwhitu District School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 473).
- โขBirkdale Primary School does better on roll size (193 vs 108).
- โขAwhitu District School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.8% vs -23.9%).
- โขBirkdale Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 108.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Awhitu District School better than Birkdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birkdale Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 37.8 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 Awhitu District School and Birkdale Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Matakawau and Birkdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awhitu District School: 472. Birkdale Primary School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awhitu District School and Birkdale Primary School rank in Auckland?
Awhitu District School is 314th of 390 and Birkdale Primary School is 307th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).