Riverdale School (P North) vs West End School (P North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale School (P North)
Awapuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
| Measure | Riverdale School (P North) Awapuni, Manawatū-Whanganui | West End School (P North) Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 111 | #26 of 111 |
| National rank | #565 of 1,559 | #771 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 378 | 358 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 458 |
| Total roll | 378 | 358 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | 0.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23% | 32.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Awapuni | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.riverdale.school.nz | www.westend.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Riverdale School (P North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.7 vs 54.3).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 458).
- •Riverdale School (P North) does better on roll size (378 vs 358).
- •West End School (P North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -6.9%).
- •Riverdale School (P North) is the larger school with 378 students compared with 358.
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 (P North) better than West End School (P North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverdale School (P North) ranks higher (62.7 vs 54.3 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 (P North) and West End School (P North)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Awapuni and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverdale School (P North): 426. West End School (P North): 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverdale School (P North) and West End School (P North) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Riverdale School (P North) is 18th of 111 and West End School (P North) is 26th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).