Schools in Riverton, Southland (2026)
2 schools · 344 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 489.
Riverton, in Southland, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 344 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Riverton School (39.6, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Aparima College (35.3, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Aparima College (213 students), Riverton School (131 students).
Ranked schools in Riverton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Southland.
- 140Riverton SchoolRiverton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 131 students
- 235Aparima CollegeRiverton · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 213 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverton School Riverton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.6 Lower 50% | 469 | 131 |
| 2 | Aparima College Riverton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 35.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 213 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Riverton?
Riverton School is the highest-ranked school in Riverton with a Success Index (NZ) of 39.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Riverton?
Riverton has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 344 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Riverton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Riverton is 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.