Orewa Primary School vs Riverhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 20 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orewa Primary School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Orewa Primary School Orewa, Auckland | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #148 of 390 | #51 of 390 |
| National rank | #271 of 1,559 | #85 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 393 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 390 | 389 |
| Total roll | 393 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.6% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Orewa | Riverhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orewaprimary.school.nz | www.riverhead.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverhead School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 75.3).
- •Riverhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 390).
- •Riverhead School does better on roll size (476 vs 393).
- •Riverhead School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -14.6%).
- •Riverhead School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 393.
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 Orewa Primary School better than Riverhead School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverhead School ranks higher (82.8 vs 75.3 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 Orewa Primary School and Riverhead School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Orewa and Riverhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orewa Primary School: 390. Riverhead School: 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orewa Primary School and Riverhead School rank in Auckland?
Orewa Primary School is 148th of 390 and Riverhead School is 51st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).