Schools in Riverhead
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Riverhead (Auckland — North) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Hare Krishna School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Riverhead ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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96
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review79 - View profile →
79
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing96Trajectory50ERO review83
What the record says about Riverhead schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hare Krishna School
Hare Krishna School received a composite score of 79 from its November 2024 ERO review. The review found most students achieve at or above expected levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with sustained achievement since 2021. Students report strong wellbeing supported by positive relationships, and leadership is noted as highly effective in driving improvement across achievement and wellbeing.
Full source-linked profile →Riverhead School
Riverhead School's 2023 ERO review identified committed school leaders with expertise in leading learning, teachers who are reflective and effective practitioners, and highly reflective inquiry practices that inform the school's strategic direction. The school's strengths centre on leadership quality, teacher effectiveness, and evidence-based planning and curriculum design.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Riverhead schools
What schools are in Riverhead?
Riverhead has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Riverhead School, Hare Krishna School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Riverhead?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hare Krishna School ranks highest among Riverhead schools (96/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Riverhead?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Riverhead does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Riverhead address.
Decile or EQI — how are Riverhead schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).