Birkenhead School vs Willow Park School
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
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Birkenhead, Auckland | Willow Park School Hillcrest, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #82 of 390 | #59 of 390 |
| National rank | #131 of 1,559 | #95 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 471 | 649 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 365 |
| Total roll | 471 | 649 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.2% | -5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Birkenhead | Hillcrest |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.birkenheadprimary.school.nz/ | www.willowpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Willow Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.0 vs 80.4).
- •Willow Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 366).
- •Willow Park School does better on roll size (649 vs 471).
- •Birkenhead School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.2% vs -5.3%).
- •Willow Park School is the larger school with 649 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 Willow Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Willow Park School ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.4 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 Willow Park School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Hillcrest in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birkenhead School: 366. Willow Park School: 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birkenhead School and Willow Park School rank in Auckland?
Birkenhead School is 82nd of 390 and Willow Park School is 59th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).