Hare Krishna School vs Riverhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hare Krishna School
Riverhead · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
211 students
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Hare Krishna School Riverhead, Auckland | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #20 of 101 | #51 of 390 |
| National rank | #33 of 486 | #85 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 211 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 371 | 389 |
| Total roll | 211 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 74.8% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0.9% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverhead | Riverhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.harekrishna.school.nz | www.riverhead.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverhead School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 80.9).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 389).
- •Riverhead School does better on roll size (476 vs 211).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on roll growth (5 years) (74.8% vs 0%).
- •Riverhead School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 211.
- •Hare Krishna School is a state integrated school while Riverhead School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hare Krishna School better than Riverhead School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverhead School ranks higher (82.8 vs 80.9 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 Hare Krishna School and Riverhead School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Riverhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hare Krishna School: 371. Riverhead School: 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hare Krishna School and Riverhead School rank in Auckland?
Hare Krishna School is 20th of 101 and Riverhead School is 51st of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).