Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) vs Riverdale School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North)
Takaro · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) Takaro, Manawatū-Whanganui | Riverdale School (P North) Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 111 | #18 of 111 |
| National rank | #446 of 1,559 | #565 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 161 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 426 |
| Total roll | 161 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.3% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 22.4% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takaro | Awapuni |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.olol.school.nz | www.riverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 62.7).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 426).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on roll size (378 vs 161).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs -6.9%).
- •Riverdale School (P North) is the larger school with 378 students compared with 161.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) better than Riverdale School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.7 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) and Riverdale School (P North)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Takaro and Awapuni in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North): 422. Riverdale School (P North): 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) and Riverdale School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Our Lady of Lourdes School (P North) is 7th of 111 and Riverdale School (P North) is 18th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).