Overview
Birdwood School is a state full primary school in Ranui, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 268 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 522 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHenderson-Massey Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0612
MoE School ID1227
Student Demographics
Total Roll268
European/Pakeha19.8%
Maori39.6%
Pacific46.3%
Asian13.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI522
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)