Pakuranga Intermediate vs Riverina School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
291 students
Riverina School
Pakuranga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
150 students
| Measure | Pakuranga Intermediate Pakuranga, Auckland | Riverina School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 390 | #274 of 390 |
| National rank | #987 of 1,559 | #977 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 291 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 468 |
| Total roll | 291 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.1% | 2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22% | 30.7% |
| Pacific students | 35.1% | 42.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.pakurangaint.school.nz | www.riverina.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (45.5 vs 45.9).
- โขRiverina School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 486).
- โขPakuranga Intermediate does better on roll size (291 vs 150).
- โขPakuranga Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs 2.5%).
- โขPakuranga Intermediate is the larger school with 291 students compared with 150.
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 Pakuranga Intermediate better than Riverina 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 Pakuranga Intermediate and Riverina School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pakuranga Intermediate: 486. Riverina School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pakuranga Intermediate and Riverina School rank in Auckland?
Pakuranga Intermediate is 278th of 390 and Riverina School is 274th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).