Riverdale School (P North)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui 4445 · Palmerston North City
#18 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#565 of 1,559 nationally
About Riverdale School (P North)
Riverdale School (P North) is a state contributing located in Awapuni, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 378 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 18th of 111 ranked contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Awapuni; Riverdale School (P North) ranks 1st of 2 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%)426
- Roll size (10%)378
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.9%
- 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 Riverdale School (P North) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 378
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- 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 Riverdale School (P North) has changed over time.
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Schools near Riverdale School (P North)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students · 770 m away
Awapuni School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
107 students · 789 m away
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 1.0 km away
Manawatu Community High School - Manawatu Kura a Iwi
West End · State activity centre
· 1.5 km away
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students · 1.7 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 1.7 km away
Takaro School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 2.0 km away
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students · 2.1 km away
Palmerston North Adventist Christian School
Palmerston North · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 2.2 km away
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hokowhitu School
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
385 students
Palmerston North Intermediate
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
751 students
Westmere School - Whanganui
Whanganui · State full primary · Years 1–8
238 students
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students
National Park School
National Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverdale School (P North) a good school?
Riverdale School (P North) has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 Riverdale School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Riverdale School (P North) ranks #18 of 111 contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #565 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riverdale School (P North)?
Riverdale School (P North) had 378 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Riverdale School (P North) a primary school or a secondary school?
Riverdale School (P North) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riverdale School (P North)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverdale School (P North); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.