Beach Haven School vs Birkenhead College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
| Measure | Beach Haven School Beach Haven, Auckland | Birkenhead College Birkenhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 390 | #70 of 101 |
| National rank | #374 of 1,559 | #231 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 431 | 487 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 464 |
| Total roll | 431 | 487 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.6% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 82.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.2% |
| Māori students | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 22.3% | 23% |
| International students | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| suburb or town | Beach Haven | Birkenhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.beachhaven.school.nz/ | www.birkenhead.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Beach Haven School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 50.2).
- •Beach Haven School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 464).
- •Birkenhead College does better on roll size (487 vs 431).
- •Beach Haven School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs -2.4%).
- •Birkenhead College is the larger school with 487 students compared with 431.
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 Beach Haven School better than Birkenhead College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Beach Haven School ranks higher (70.8 vs 50.2 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 Beach Haven School and Birkenhead College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Beach Haven and Birkenhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Beach Haven School: 434. Birkenhead College: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Beach Haven School and Birkenhead College rank in Auckland?
Beach Haven School is 170th of 390 and Birkenhead College is 70th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).