Riverhills School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 · Howick Local Board Area
#325 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1210 of 1,559 nationally
About Riverhills School
Riverhills School is a state contributing school located in Pakuranga, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 129 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 325th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.8%; pacific students 42.6%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Pakuranga; Riverhills School ranks 9th of 9 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%)494
- Roll size (10%)129
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.2%
- 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 Riverhills School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 494
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 129
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 42.6%
- 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 Riverhills School has changed over time.
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Schools near Riverhills School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students · 797 m away
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students · 1.1 km away
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.3 km away
Edgewater College
Pakuranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
629 students · 1.4 km away
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,350 students · 1.7 km away
Anchorage Park School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students · 2.0 km away
Sunnyhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 2.1 km away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 2.2 km away
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 2.4 km away
Riverina School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
150 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students
Favona School
Favona · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students
Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
West Harbour School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverhills School a good school?
Riverhills School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #325 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 Riverhills School rank in Auckland?
Riverhills School ranks #325 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1210 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riverhills School?
Riverhills School had 129 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Riverhills School a primary school or a secondary school?
Riverhills School is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riverhills School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverhills School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.