Elm Park School vs Riverhills School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students
Riverhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
129 students
| Measure | Elm Park School Pakuranga Heights, Auckland | Riverhills School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 390 | #325 of 390 |
| National rank | #358 of 1,559 | #1210 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 495 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 494 |
| Total roll | 495 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.1% | 16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 31.8% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 42.6% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga Heights | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.elmpark.school.nz | www.riverhills.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elm Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.3 vs 34.9).
- •Elm Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 494).
- •Elm Park School does better on roll size (495 vs 129).
- •Riverhills School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs -19.1%).
- •Elm Park School is the larger school with 495 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 Elm Park School better than Riverhills School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elm Park School ranks higher (71.3 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 Elm Park School and Riverhills School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga Heights and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elm Park School: 407. Riverhills School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elm Park School and Riverhills School rank in Auckland?
Elm Park School is 166th of 390 and Riverhills School is 325th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).