Birdwood School vs Don Buck School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 896 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwood School
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
288 students
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students
| Measure | Birdwood School Ranui, Auckland | Don Buck School Massey, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 390 | #294 of 390 |
| National rank | #1225 of 1,559 | #1076 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 288 | 260 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 494 |
| Total roll | 288 | 260 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.8% | 18.5% |
| Pacific students | 47.6% | 38.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ranui | Massey |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birdwood.school.nz | www.donbuck.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Don Buck School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 34.4).
- •Don Buck School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 522).
- •Birdwood School does better on roll size (288 vs 260).
- •Birdwood School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.3% vs 11.5%).
- •Birdwood School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 260.
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 Birdwood School better than Don Buck School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Don Buck School ranks higher (41.4 vs 34.4 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 Birdwood School and Don Buck School?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Ranui and Massey in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birdwood School: 522. Don Buck School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birdwood School and Don Buck School rank in Auckland?
Birdwood School is 331st of 390 and Don Buck School is 294th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).