Birkdale North School vs Windy Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 890 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale North School
Birkdale ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
145 students
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
210 students
| Measure | Birkdale North School Birkdale, Auckland | Windy Ridge School Glenfield, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #223 of 390 | #158 of 390 |
| National rank | #644 of 1,559 | #314 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 145 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 387 |
| Total roll | 145 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.7% | -24.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.2% | 9% |
| Pacific students | 17.9% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birkdale | Glenfield |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkdalenorth.school.nz/ | www.windyridge.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWindy Ridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 59.2).
- โขWindy Ridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 427).
- โขWindy Ridge School does better on roll size (210 vs 145).
- โขWindy Ridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.4% vs -26.7%).
- โขWindy Ridge School is the larger school with 210 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 Windy Ridge School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Windy Ridge School ranks higher (73.5 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 Windy Ridge School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Birkdale and Glenfield in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkdale North School: 427. Windy Ridge School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkdale North School and Windy Ridge School rank in Auckland?
Birkdale North School is 223rd of 390 and Windy Ridge School is 158th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).