Ridgeview School vs Riverhead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeview School
Paremoremo · State contributing · Years 1–6
48 students
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Ridgeview School Paremoremo, Auckland | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #51 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #85 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 48 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 389 |
| Total roll | 48 | 476 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 10.5% |
| Pacific students | 22.9% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paremoremo | Riverhead |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ridgeview.school.nz | www.riverhead.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverhead School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 37.5).
- •Riverhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 470).
- •Riverhead School does better on roll size (476 vs 48).
- •Riverhead School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -15.8%).
- •Riverhead School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 48.
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 Ridgeview School better than Riverhead School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverhead School ranks higher (82.8 vs 37.5 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 Ridgeview School and Riverhead School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Paremoremo and Riverhead in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ridgeview School: 470. Riverhead School: 389. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ridgeview School and Riverhead School rank in Auckland?
Ridgeview School is unranked and Riverhead School is 51st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).