Overview
Birkdale Primary School is a state contributing school in Birkdale, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 179 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 473 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKaipātiki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0626
MoE School ID1230
Student Demographics
Total Roll179
European/Pakeha39.7%
Maori38.5%
Pacific30.7%
Asian16.2%
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 EQI473
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)