Panama Road School vs Riverina School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
Riverina School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
150 students
| Measure | Panama Road School Mt Wellington, Auckland | Riverina School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #308 of 390 | #274 of 390 |
| National rank | #1134 of 1,559 | #977 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 362 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 468 |
| Total roll | 362 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | 2.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.4% | 30.7% |
| Pacific students | 61.6% | 42.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mt Wellington | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.panamard.school.nz | www.riverina.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverina School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.9 vs 39.0).
- •Riverina School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 511).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll size (362 vs 150).
- •Panama Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs 2.5%).
- •Panama Road School is the larger school with 362 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 Panama Road School better than Riverina School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverina School ranks higher (45.9 vs 39.0 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 Panama Road School and Riverina School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mt Wellington and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Panama Road School: 511. Riverina School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Panama Road School and Riverina School rank in Auckland?
Panama Road School is 308th of 390 and Riverina School is 274th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).