Matua Ngaru School vs Riverhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Matua Ngaru School Kumeu, Auckland | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #34 of 390 | #51 of 390 |
| National rank | #56 of 1,559 | #85 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 579 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 389 |
| Total roll | 579 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 99.6% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.1% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 10% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kumeu | Riverhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.matuangaru.school.nz/ | www.riverhead.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matua Ngaru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 82.8).
- •Riverhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 399).
- •Matua Ngaru School does better on roll size (579 vs 476).
- •Matua Ngaru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (99.6% vs 0%).
- •Matua Ngaru School is the larger school with 579 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 Matua Ngaru School better than Riverhead School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matua Ngaru School ranks higher (85.4 vs 82.8 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 Matua Ngaru School and Riverhead School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Kumeu and Riverhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matua Ngaru School: 399. Riverhead School: 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matua Ngaru School and Riverhead School rank in Auckland?
Matua Ngaru School is 34th of 390 and Riverhead School is 51st of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).