Rimu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rimu, Southland 9871 · Southland District
#28 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#889 of 1,559 nationally
About Rimu School
Rimu School is a state full primary located in Rimu, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 106 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 28th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.6%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)446
- Roll size (10%)106
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12%
- 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 Rimu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 446
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 106
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Rimu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rimu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students · 6.4 km away
Myross Bush School
Myross Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 7.1 km away
Verdon College
Invercargill · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
684 students · 8.2 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Invercargill · State composite · Years 1–13
192 students · 8.4 km away
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students · 9.0 km away
Waverley Park School
Glengarry · State contributing · Years 1–6
263 students · 9.0 km away
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students · 9.0 km away
Tisbury School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students · 9.2 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Invercargill · State teen parent unit
· 9.5 km away
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Drummond Primary School
Drummond · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Otama School
Otama · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Riversdale School
Riversdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
144 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rimu School a good school?
Rimu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 of 48 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 Rimu School rank in Southland?
Rimu School ranks #28 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #889 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rimu School?
Rimu School had 106 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Rimu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rimu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rimu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rimu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.