Richmond Road School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ponsonby, Auckland 1021 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#184 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#413 of 1,559 nationally
About Richmond Road School
Richmond Road School is a state contributing located in Ponsonby, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 293 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 184th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.6%; pacific students 37.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Ponsonby; Richmond Road School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)293
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Richmond Road School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 293
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 37.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Richmond Road School has changed over time.
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Schools near Richmond Road School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students · 259 m away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 654 m away
Grey Lynn School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
248 students · 863 m away
Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
590 students · 901 m away
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay · State activity centre
· 1.2 km away
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 1.2 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students · 1.2 km away
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students · 1.2 km away
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Laingholm School
Laingholm · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students
Bayview School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond Road School a good school?
Richmond Road School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #184 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Richmond Road School rank in Auckland?
Richmond Road School ranks #184 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #413 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Richmond Road School?
Richmond Road School had 293 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Richmond Road School a primary school or a secondary school?
Richmond Road School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Richmond Road School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richmond Road School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.