Birkdale Intermediate vs Birkdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 531 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale Intermediate
Birkdale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
232 students
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
| Measure | Birkdale Intermediate Birkdale, Auckland | Birkdale Primary School Birkdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 390 | #307 of 390 |
| National rank | #950 of 1,559 | #1133 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 232 | 193 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 473 |
| Total roll | 232 | 193 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -48.6% | -23.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.1% | 40.9% |
| Pacific students | 24.6% | 29.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birkdale | Birkdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.bis.school.nz | www.birkdaleprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Birkdale Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 39.0).
- •Birkdale Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 473).
- •Birkdale Intermediate does better on roll size (232 vs 193).
- •Birkdale Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-23.9% vs -48.6%).
- •Birkdale Intermediate is the larger school with 232 students compared with 193.
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 Birkdale Intermediate better than Birkdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birkdale Intermediate ranks higher (46.9 vs 39.0 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 Birkdale Intermediate and Birkdale Primary School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Birkdale and Birkdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkdale Intermediate: 455. Birkdale Primary School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkdale Intermediate and Birkdale Primary School rank in Auckland?
Birkdale Intermediate is 272nd of 390 and Birkdale Primary School is 307th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).