Birkdale Primary School vs Birkenhead College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 245 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
| Measure | Birkdale Primary School Birkdale, Auckland | Birkenhead College Birkenhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 390 | #70 of 101 |
| National rank | #1133 of 1,559 | #231 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 193 | 487 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 464 |
| Total roll | 193 | 487 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.9% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 82.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 68.2% |
| Māori students | 40.9% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 29.5% | 23% |
| International students | 0% | 6.8% |
| suburb or town | Birkdale | Birkenhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkdaleprimary.school.nz | www.birkenhead.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.2 vs 39.0).
- •Birkenhead College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 473).
- •Birkenhead College does better on roll size (487 vs 193).
- •Birkenhead College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -23.9%).
- •Birkenhead College is the larger school with 487 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 Primary School better than Birkenhead College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birkenhead College ranks higher (50.2 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 Primary School and Birkenhead College?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Birkdale and Birkenhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkdale Primary School: 473. Birkenhead College: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkdale Primary School and Birkenhead College rank in Auckland?
Birkdale Primary School is 307th of 390 and Birkenhead College is 70th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).