Riverton School vs Tisbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Southland, New Zealand, 31 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
Tisbury School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students
| Measure | Riverton School Riverton, Southland | Tisbury School Invercargill, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 48 | #37 of 48 |
| National rank | #1119 of 1,559 | #1102 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 131 | 126 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 467 |
| Total roll | 131 | 126 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.4% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverton | Invercargill |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.riverton.school.nz/ | www.tisbury.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (39.6 vs 40.2).
- •Tisbury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 469).
- •Riverton School does better on roll size (131 vs 126).
- •Riverton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.4% vs -17.6%).
- •Riverton School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 126.
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 Tisbury School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverton School and Tisbury School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Invercargill in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverton School: 469. Tisbury School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverton School and Tisbury School rank in Southland?
Riverton School is 38th of 48 and Tisbury School is 37th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).