Riverdale School (Gisborne) vs Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 224 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Gisborne Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
159 students
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Gisborne Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Riverdale School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #18 of 18 | β |
| National rank | #1543 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | β |
| Students | 159 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 569 |
| Total roll | 159 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | -80% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 83% | β |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | riverdalegis.school.nz/ | β |
The verdict
- β’Riverdale School (Gisborne) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (552 vs 569).
- β’Riverdale School (Gisborne) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-21.3% vs -80%).
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 Riverdale School (Gisborne) better than Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverdale School (Gisborne) and Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre?
About 224 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverdale School (Gisborne): 552. Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverdale School (Gisborne) and Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre rank in Gisborne?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) is 18th of 18 and Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).