Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga vs Riverdale School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga
Palmerston North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
330 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
| Measure | Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui | Riverdale School (P North) Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 111 | #18 of 111 |
| National rank | #1174 of 1,559 | #565 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 330 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 426 |
| Total roll | 330 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.4% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 53.9% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Palmerston North | Awapuni |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.monrad.school.nz | www.riverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverdale School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.7 vs 36.8).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 517).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on roll size (378 vs 330).
- •Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs -6.9%).
- •Riverdale School (P North) is the larger school with 378 students compared with 330.
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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga better than Riverdale School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverdale School (P North) ranks higher (62.7 vs 36.8 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 Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga and Riverdale School (P North)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Palmerston North and Awapuni in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: 517. Riverdale School (P North): 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga and Riverdale School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga is 66th of 111 and Riverdale School (P North) is 18th of 111 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).