Birkdale North School vs Taupaki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale North School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Taupaki School
Henderson · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
| Measure | Birkdale North School Birkdale, Auckland | Taupaki School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #223 of 390 | #182 of 390 |
| National rank | #644 of 1,559 | #410 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 145 | 249 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 427 |
| Total roll | 145 | 249 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.7% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.2% | 20.1% |
| Pacific students | 17.9% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.6% |
| suburb or town | Birkdale | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkdalenorth.school.nz/ | www.taupaki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taupaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.6 vs 59.2).
- •Taupaki School does better on roll size (249 vs 145).
- •Taupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -26.7%).
- •Taupaki School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 145.
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 North School better than Taupaki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupaki School ranks higher (69.6 vs 59.2 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 Birkdale North School and Taupaki School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkdale North School: 427. Taupaki School: 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkdale North School and Taupaki School rank in Auckland?
Birkdale North School is 223rd of 390 and Taupaki School is 182nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).