Riverdale School (Gisborne) vs Waikirikiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 5.8 km 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
Waikirikiri School
Kaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
| Measure | Riverdale School (Gisborne) Gisborne, Gisborne | Waikirikiri School Kaiti, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 18 | #14 of 18 |
| National rank | #1543 of 1,559 | #1446 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 159 | 219 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 559 |
| Total roll | 159 | 219 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.3% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 83% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gisborne | Kaiti |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | riverdalegis.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Waikirikiri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.1 vs 16.0).
- •Riverdale School (Gisborne) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (552 vs 559).
- •Waikirikiri School does better on roll size (219 vs 159).
- •Waikirikiri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -21.3%).
- •Waikirikiri School is the larger school with 219 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 Waikirikiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikirikiri School ranks higher (24.1 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 Waikirikiri School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Gisborne and Kaiti in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverdale School (Gisborne): 552. Waikirikiri School: 559. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverdale School (Gisborne) and Waikirikiri School rank in Gisborne?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) is 18th of 18 and Waikirikiri School is 14th of 18 among contributing schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).