New ZealandSouthlandRivertonAparima College

Aparima College

StateSecondary (Year 7-15)Co-Educational
Riverton, Southland · Small urban area
office@aparima.school.nz 03-2348900
Roll223enrolled students
EQI489+34 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI489
vs National+34 (avg 455)
Roll223
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Aparima College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
489+26
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
223
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
30%-2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.7%-9.1pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Aparima College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Riverton, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 223 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 489 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9822
MoE School ID409

Student Demographics

Total Roll223
European/Pakeha67.3%
Maori30%
Pacific2.7%
Asian18.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
67.3%
Maori
30%
Pacific
2.7%
Asian
18.4%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI489
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)