Don Buck School vs Riverhills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 26 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students
Riverhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
129 students
| Measure | Don Buck School Massey, Auckland | Riverhills School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 390 | #325 of 390 |
| National rank | #1076 of 1,559 | #1210 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 260 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 494 |
| Total roll | 260 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.5% | 16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.5% | 31.8% |
| Pacific students | 38.1% | 42.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Massey | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.donbuck.school.nz | www.riverhills.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Don Buck School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 34.9).
- •Don Buck School does better on roll size (260 vs 129).
- •Riverhills School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs 11.5%).
- •Don Buck School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 129.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Don Buck School better than Riverhills School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Don Buck School ranks higher (41.4 vs 34.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Don Buck School and Riverhills School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Massey and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Don Buck School: 494. Riverhills School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Don Buck School and Riverhills School rank in Auckland?
Don Buck School is 294th of 390 and Riverhills School is 325th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).