Birkenhead School vs Northcote College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 907 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
471 students
Northcote College
Northcote · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,632 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Birkenhead, Auckland | Northcote College Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 390 | #33 of 101 |
| National rank | #131 of 1,559 | #63 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 471 | 1,632 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 428 |
| Total roll | 471 | 1,632 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.2% | 31.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 89.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 72% |
| Māori students | 5.1% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 10.1% |
| suburb or town | Birkenhead | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkenheadprimary.school.nz/ | www.northcote.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 77.1).
- •Birkenhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 428).
- •Northcote College does better on roll size (1,632 vs 471).
- •Northcote College does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.8% vs -5.2%).
- •Northcote College is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 471.
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 School better than Northcote College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birkenhead School ranks higher (80.4 vs 77.1 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 School and Northcote College?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkenhead School: 366. Northcote College: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkenhead School and Northcote College rank in Auckland?
Birkenhead School is 82nd of 390 and Northcote College is 33rd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).