Riverhead School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riverhead, Auckland 0820 · Rodney Local Board Area
#51 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#85 of 1,559 nationally
About Riverhead School
Riverhead School is a state full primary located in Riverhead, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 476 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 51st of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.5%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Riverhead; Riverhead School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)389
- Roll size (10%)476
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Riverhead School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 389
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 476
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- 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 Riverhead School has changed over time.
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Schools near Riverhead School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hare Krishna School
Riverhead · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
211 students · 1.9 km away
Ridgeview School
Paremoremo · State contributing · Years 1–6
48 students · 4.9 km away
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students · 5.0 km away
Timatanga Community School
Whenuapai · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 5.3 km away
Huapai District School
Huapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students · 5.6 km away
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students · 5.8 km away
Coatesville School
Albany · State contributing · Years 1–6
267 students · 6.0 km away
Hobsonville School
Hobsonville · State full primary · Years 1–8
502 students · 6.9 km away
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students · 7.1 km away
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Hobsonville Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
712 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Orewa Primary School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Kaurilands School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
763 students
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students
Mt Albert School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
539 students
Glamorgan School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
515 students
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverhead School a good school?
Riverhead School has a Success Index (NZ) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Riverhead School rank in Auckland?
Riverhead School ranks #51 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #85 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riverhead School?
Riverhead School had 476 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Riverhead School a primary school or a secondary school?
Riverhead School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riverhead School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverhead School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.