Schools in Riverton
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Riverton (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Riverton School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Riverton ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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73
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory36ERO review72 - View profile →
48
/ 100 composite
Academic65Outcomes15Retention69Wellbeing20Trajectory74ERO review65
What the record says about Riverton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Riverton School
Riverton School's ERO review in August 2023 identified a whole school focus on structured literacy and the embedding of CARE values (community, aroha, resilience and engagement) as key strengths. The school has a collaborative teaching team committed to consistent programme delivery, and operates within a supportive community engaged in students' learning. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Aparima College
Aparima College's 2023 ERO review identified concerns about learner engagement and achievement impacts, alongside recognised strengths in pastoral care and staff-whānau relationships. The school has strong curriculum leadership and staff design individual learning pathways, though achievement information analysis has revealed areas of concern. The school is not currently under formal Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Riverton schools
What schools are in Riverton?
Riverton has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Aparima College, Riverton School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Riverton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Riverton School ranks highest among Riverton schools (73/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Aparima College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Riverton?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Riverton does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Riverton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Riverton schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).