Riverton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Riverton, Southland 9822 · Southland District
#38 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1119 of 1,559 nationally
About Riverton School
Riverton School is a state contributing located in Riverton, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 131 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 38th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.8%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Riverton; Riverton School ranks 1st of 2 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%)469
- Roll size (10%)131
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.4%
- 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 Riverton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 469
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 131
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- 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 Riverton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Riverton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Tisbury School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Tokanui School
Tokanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Otautau School
Otautau · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverton School a good school?
Riverton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #38 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 Riverton School rank in Southland?
Riverton School ranks #38 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1119 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Riverton School?
Riverton School had 131 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Riverton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Riverton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Riverton School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Riverton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.