Awatapu College vs Riverdale School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 770 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
| Measure | Awatapu College West End, Manawatū-Whanganui | Riverdale School (P North) Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 33 | #18 of 111 |
| National rank | #324 of 486 | #565 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 869 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 426 |
| Total roll | 869 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.2% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49% | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| International students | 2.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | West End | Awapuni |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.awatapu.school.nz | www.riverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverdale School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.7 vs 37.1).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 492).
- •Awatapu College does better on roll size (869 vs 378).
- •Awatapu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.2% vs -6.9%).
- •Awatapu College is the larger school with 869 students compared with 378.
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 Awatapu College better than Riverdale School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverdale School (P North) ranks higher (62.7 vs 37.1 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 Awatapu College and Riverdale School (P North)?
About 770 m in a straight line, between West End and Awapuni in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awatapu College: 492. Riverdale School (P North): 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awatapu College and Riverdale School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Awatapu College is 17th of 33 and Riverdale School (P North) is 18th of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).