Riverton School vs Winton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 33 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
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
| Measure | Riverton School Riverton, Southland | Winton School Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 48 | #36 of 48 |
| National rank | #1119 of 1,559 | #1100 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 131 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 471 |
| Total roll | 131 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.4% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.8% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverton | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.riverton.school.nz/ | www.winton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (39.6 vs 40.3).
- •Riverton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 471).
- •Winton School does better on roll size (270 vs 131).
- •Riverton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.4% vs -12%).
- •Winton School is the larger school with 270 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 Riverton School better than Winton 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 Winton School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Riverton and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Riverton School: 469. Winton School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Riverton School and Winton School rank in Southland?
Riverton School is 38th of 48 and Winton School is 36th of 48 among contributing schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).