Riverdale School (Gisborne)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Gisborne, Gisborne 4040 · Gisborne District
#18 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne
#1543 of 1,559 nationally
About Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Riverdale School (Gisborne) is a state contributing located in Gisborne, in the Gisborne District territorial authority of Gisborne, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 159 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 18th of 18 ranked contributing schools in Gisborne. Its strongest component is roll size (43th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 83%; pacific students 8.2%; international students 0%.
There are 16 schools in Gisborne; Riverdale School (Gisborne) ranks 13th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)552
- Roll size (10%)159
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Riverdale School (Gisborne) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 552
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 159
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 83%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Riverdale School (Gisborne) has changed over time.
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Schools near Riverdale School (Gisborne)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lytton High School
Gisborne · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
551 students · 214 m away
Te Whare Whai Hua Teenage Parent Centre
Gisborne · State teen parent unit
· 224 m away
TKKM o Nga Uri A Maui
Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
221 students · 409 m away
Te Hapara School
Te Hapara · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 788 m away
Sonrise Christian School
Gisborne · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 899 m away
St Mary's Catholic School (Gisborne)
Gisborne · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
228 students · 1.2 km away
Campion College
Gisborne · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
475 students · 1.2 km away
Gisborne Girls' High School
Te Hapara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
691 students · 1.3 km away
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students · 1.4 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Gisborne with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waikirikiri School
Kaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
219 students
Hatea-A-Rangi
Tokomaru Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Hiruharama School
Waitakaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Elgin School
Elgin-Gisborne · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students
Makarika School
Ruatoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Tikitiki School
Tikitiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverdale School (Gisborne) a good school?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 18 in Gisborne. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Riverdale School (Gisborne) rank in Gisborne?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) ranks #18 of 18 contributing schools in Gisborne and #1543 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riverdale School (Gisborne)?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) had 159 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Riverdale School (Gisborne) a primary school or a secondary school?
Riverdale School (Gisborne) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riverdale School (Gisborne)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverdale School (Gisborne); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.