Overview
Birkenhead College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Birkenhead, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 520 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 464 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipātiki Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0746
MoE School ID31
Student Demographics
Total Roll520
European/Pakeha50%
Maori21.9%
Pacific23.1%
Asian25.8%
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 EQI464
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)