Birkenhead College vs Kauri Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 742 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
Kauri Park School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
| Measure | Birkenhead College Birkenhead, Auckland | Kauri Park School Beach Haven, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 101 | #143 of 390 |
| National rank | #231 of 486 | #258 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 487 | 374 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 384 |
| Total roll | 487 | 374 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.4% | -7.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.2% | – |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 23% | 11% |
| International students | 6.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birkenhead | Beach Haven |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkenhead.school.nz/ | www.kauripark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kauri Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.0 vs 50.2).
- •Kauri Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 464).
- •Birkenhead College does better on roll size (487 vs 374).
- •Birkenhead College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -7.6%).
- •Birkenhead College is the larger school with 487 students compared with 374.
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 Birkenhead College better than Kauri Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kauri Park School ranks higher (76.0 vs 50.2 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 Birkenhead College and Kauri Park School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Beach Haven in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkenhead College: 464. Kauri Park School: 384. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkenhead College and Kauri Park School rank in Auckland?
Birkenhead College is 70th of 101 and Kauri Park School is 143rd of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).