Griffin Academy vs Riverview School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin Academy
Kerikeri ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
9 students
Riverview School
Kerikeri ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
432 students
| Measure | Griffin Academy Kerikeri, Northland | Riverview School Kerikeri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #10 of 72 |
| National rank | โ | #649 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 9 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 436 |
| Total roll | 9 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 0% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Kerikeri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | griffins.nz/ | www.riverview.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRiverview School does better on roll size (432 vs 9).
- โขRiverview School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 9.
- โขGriffin Academy is a private school while Riverview School 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 Griffin Academy better than Riverview School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Griffin Academy and Riverview School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Kerikeri in Northland.
How do Griffin Academy and Riverview School rank in Northland?
Griffin Academy is unranked and Riverview School is 10th of 72 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).