Birkdale Primary School vs Orere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 51 km 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
Orere School
Orere Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
| Measure | Birkdale Primary School Birkdale, Auckland | Orere School Orere Point, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1133 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 193 | 41 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 473 |
| Total roll | 193 | 41 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.9% | -26.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.9% | 17.1% |
| Pacific students | 29.5% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birkdale | Orere Point |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkdaleprimary.school.nz | www.orere.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Birkdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.0 vs 36.0).
- •Birkdale Primary School does better on roll size (193 vs 41).
- •Birkdale Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-23.9% vs -26.1%).
- •Birkdale Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 41.
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 Orere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birkdale Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 36.0 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 Orere School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Orere Point in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkdale Primary School: 473. Orere School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkdale Primary School and Orere School rank in Auckland?
Birkdale Primary School is 307th of 390 and Orere School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).