Aparima College vs Riverton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 292 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aparima College
Riverton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
213 students
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
| Measure | Aparima College Riverton, Southland | Riverton School Riverton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 14 | #38 of 48 |
| National rank | #337 of 486 | #1119 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 213 | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 469 |
| Total roll | 213 | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.6% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.7% | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 32.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverton | Riverton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.aparima.school.nz | www.riverton.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Riverton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.6 vs 35.3).
- •Riverton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 489).
- •Aparima College does better on roll size (213 vs 131).
- •Aparima College does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.6% vs -11.4%).
- •Aparima College is the larger school with 213 students compared with 131.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aparima College better than Riverton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riverton School ranks higher (39.6 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aparima College and Riverton School?
About 292 m in a straight line, between Riverton and Riverton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aparima College: 489. Riverton School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aparima College and Riverton School rank in Southland?
Aparima College is 10th of 14 and Riverton School is 38th of 48 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).