Ridgeview School vs Upper Harbour Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.5 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
Upper Harbour Primary School
Albany · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students
| Measure | Ridgeview School Paremoremo, Auckland | Upper Harbour Primary School Albany, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #74 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #121 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 48 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 351 |
| Total roll | 48 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | -21.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 2.7% |
| Pacific students | 22.9% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paremoremo | Albany |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.ridgeview.school.nz | www.upperharbour.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Upper Harbour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.7 vs 37.5).
- •Upper Harbour Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (351 vs 470).
- •Upper Harbour Primary School does better on roll size (376 vs 48).
- •Ridgeview School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.8% vs -21.8%).
- •Upper Harbour Primary School is the larger school with 376 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 Upper Harbour Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Upper Harbour Primary School ranks higher (80.7 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 Upper Harbour Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Paremoremo and Albany in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ridgeview School: 470. Upper Harbour Primary School: 351. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ridgeview School and Upper Harbour Primary School rank in Auckland?
Ridgeview School is unranked and Upper Harbour Primary School is 74th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).