Aparima College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riverton, Southland 9822 · Southland District
#10 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland
#337 of 486 nationally
About Aparima College
Aparima College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Riverton, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 213 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 14 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.1%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Riverton; Aparima College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)213
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)41.7%
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 Aparima College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 213
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 41.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 29.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 Aparima College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Aparima College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Aparima College has changed over time.
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Schools near Aparima College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
Northern Southland College
Lumsden · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
218 students
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aparima College a good school?
Aparima College has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 14 in Southland. 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 Aparima College rank in Southland?
Aparima College ranks #10 of 14 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland and #337 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aparima College?
Aparima College had 213 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Aparima College a primary school or a secondary school?
Aparima College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aparima College?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Aparima College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.