Huapai District School vs Riverhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huapai District School
Huapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Huapai District School Huapai, Auckland | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #48 of 390 | #51 of 390 |
| National rank | #79 of 1,559 | #85 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 522 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 406 | 389 |
| Total roll | 522 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.5% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.2% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huapai | Riverhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.huapaidistrict.school.nz | www.riverhead.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (83.0 vs 82.8).
- •Riverhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 406).
- •Huapai District School does better on roll size (522 vs 476).
- •Huapai District School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.5% vs 0%).
- •Huapai District School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 476.
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 Huapai District School better than Riverhead School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Huapai District School and Riverhead School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Huapai and Riverhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huapai District School: 406. Riverhead School: 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huapai District School and Riverhead School rank in Auckland?
Huapai District School is 48th of 390 and Riverhead School is 51st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).