Riverdale School (Gisborne) vs TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 409 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students
| Measure | Riverdale School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui Gisborne, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 18 | #5 of 15 |
| National rank | #1543 of 1,559 | #347 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 159 | 221 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 515 |
| Total roll | 159 | 221 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | 23.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 83% | 99.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | riverdalegis.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.6 vs 16.0).
- •TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 552).
- •TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui does better on roll size (221 vs 159).
- •TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.3% vs -21.3%).
- •TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui is the larger school with 221 students compared with 159.
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 TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui ranks higher (34.6 vs 16.0 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 Riverdale School (Gisborne) and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui?
About 409 m in a straight line, between Gisborne and Gisborne in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverdale School (Gisborne): 552. TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverdale School (Gisborne) and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui rank in Gisborne?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) is 18th of 18 and TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui is 5th of 15 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).