Kerikeri Primary School vs Riverview School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students
Riverview School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
| Measure | Kerikeri Primary School Kerikeri, Northland | Riverview School Kerikeri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 72 | #10 of 72 |
| National rank | #647 of 1,559 | #649 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 540 | 432 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 436 |
| Total roll | 540 | 432 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 45.9% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 12% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Kerikeri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kerikeriprimary.school.nz | www.riverview.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (59.0 vs 59.0).
- •Riverview School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 462).
- •Kerikeri Primary School does better on roll size (540 vs 432).
- •Kerikeri Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -3.9%).
- •Kerikeri Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 432.
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 Kerikeri Primary School 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 Kerikeri Primary School and Riverview School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Kerikeri in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kerikeri Primary School: 462. Riverview School: 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kerikeri Primary School and Riverview School rank in Northland?
Kerikeri Primary School is 9th of 72 and Riverview School is 10th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).