Longburn Adventist College vs Riverdale School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longburn Adventist College
Longburn · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
220 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
| Measure | Longburn Adventist College Longburn, Manawatū-Whanganui | Riverdale School (P North) Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 33 | #18 of 111 |
| National rank | #284 of 486 | #565 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 220 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 426 |
| Total roll | 220 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.5% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.1% | – |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 24.5% | 6.1% |
| International students | 7.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Longburn | Awapuni |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.lac.school.nz | www.riverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverdale School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.7 vs 42.0).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 474).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on roll size (378 vs 220).
- •Longburn Adventist College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.5% vs -6.9%).
- •Riverdale School (P North) is the larger school with 378 students compared with 220.
- •Longburn Adventist College is a state integrated school while Riverdale School (P North) is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Longburn Adventist College better than Riverdale School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverdale School (P North) ranks higher (62.7 vs 42.0 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 Longburn Adventist College and Riverdale School (P North)?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Longburn and Awapuni in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Longburn Adventist College: 474. Riverdale School (P North): 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Longburn Adventist College and Riverdale School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Longburn Adventist College is 13th of 33 and Riverdale School (P North) is 18th of 111 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).