Riverhead School vs Timatanga Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Timatanga Community School
Whenuapai · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
| Measure | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland | Timatanga Community School Whenuapai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #85 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 476 | 26 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 389 | 413 |
| Total roll | 476 | 26 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverhead | Whenuapai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.riverhead.school.nz | timatanga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Riverhead School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.8 vs 62.8).
- •Riverhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 413).
- •Riverhead School does better on roll size (476 vs 26).
- •Riverhead School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 26.
- •Riverhead School is a state school while Timatanga Community School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Riverhead School better than Timatanga Community School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverhead School ranks higher (82.8 vs 62.8 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 Riverhead School and Timatanga Community School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Whenuapai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverhead School: 389. Timatanga Community School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverhead School and Timatanga Community School rank in Auckland?
Riverhead School is 51st of 390 and Timatanga Community School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).