Birkenhead School vs Northcote School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km 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 School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Birkenhead, Auckland | Northcote School (Auckland) Northcote, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #82 of 390 | #93 of 390 |
| National rank | #131 of 1,559 | #152 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 471 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 367 |
| Total roll | 471 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.2% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.1% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birkenhead | Northcote |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkenheadprimary.school.nz/ | www.northcoteprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.4 vs 79.7).
- •Birkenhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 367).
- •Birkenhead School does better on roll size (471 vs 427).
- •Northcote School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -5.2%).
- •Birkenhead School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 427.
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 School (Auckland)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birkenhead School and Northcote School (Auckland)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Northcote in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkenhead School: 366. Northcote School (Auckland): 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkenhead School and Northcote School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Birkenhead School is 82nd of 390 and Northcote School (Auckland) is 93rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).