Edgewater College vs Riverhills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewater College
Pakuranga ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
629 students
Riverhills School
Pakuranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
129 students
| Measure | Edgewater College Pakuranga, Auckland | Riverhills School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #79 of 101 | #325 of 390 |
| National rank | #268 of 486 | #1210 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 629 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 494 |
| Total roll | 629 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20% | 31.8% |
| Pacific students | 40.4% | 42.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.edgewater.school.nz | www.riverhills.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขEdgewater College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.5 vs 34.9).
- โขRiverhills School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 497).
- โขEdgewater College does better on roll size (629 vs 129).
- โขRiverhills School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs 6.1%).
- โขEdgewater College is the larger school with 629 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 Edgewater College better than Riverhills School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edgewater College ranks higher (44.5 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 Edgewater College and Riverhills School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edgewater College: 497. Riverhills School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edgewater College and Riverhills School rank in Auckland?
Edgewater College is 79th of 101 and Riverhills School is 325th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).