Riverhead School vs Whenuapai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.0 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
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students
| Measure | Riverhead School Riverhead, Auckland | Whenuapai School Whenuapai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #51 of 390 | #32 of 390 |
| National rank | #85 of 1,559 | #50 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 476 | 717 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 389 | 400 |
| Total roll | 476 | 717 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 60.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 16.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverhead | Whenuapai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.riverhead.school.nz | www.whenuapai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whenuapai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.9 vs 82.8).
- •Riverhead School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 400).
- •Whenuapai School does better on roll size (717 vs 476).
- •Whenuapai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.5% vs 0%).
- •Whenuapai School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 476.
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 Whenuapai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whenuapai School ranks higher (85.9 vs 82.8 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 Whenuapai School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Whenuapai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverhead School: 389. Whenuapai School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverhead School and Whenuapai School rank in Auckland?
Riverhead School is 51st of 390 and Whenuapai School is 32nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).