Riverton School vs Takitimu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 42 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
| Measure | Riverton School Riverton, Southland | Takitimu Primary School Nightcaps, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 48 | #33 of 48 |
| National rank | #1119 of 1,559 | #1034 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 131 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 467 |
| Total roll | 131 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.4% | 40.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | 33% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverton | Nightcaps |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.riverton.school.nz/ | www.takitimu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Takitimu Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.4 vs 39.6).
- •Takitimu Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 469).
- •Riverton School does better on roll size (131 vs 100).
- •Takitimu Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (40.8% vs -11.4%).
- •Riverton School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 100.
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 Riverton School better than Takitimu Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Takitimu Primary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 39.6 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 Riverton School and Takitimu Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Nightcaps in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverton School: 469. Takitimu Primary School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverton School and Takitimu Primary School rank in Southland?
Riverton School is 38th of 48 and Takitimu Primary School is 33rd of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).