New ZealandSouthlandRimuRimu School

Rimu School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Rimu, Southland · Rural other
office@rimu.school.nz 03-2304415
Roll104enrolled students
EQI446-9 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI446
vs National-9 (avg 455)
Roll104
ZoneZoned
SettingRural other
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Rimu School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
446-17
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
104
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
19.2%-12.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Rimu School is a state full primary school in Rimu, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 104 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 446 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode9871
MoE School ID4006

Student Demographics

Total Roll104
European/Pakeha83.7%
Maori19.2%
Pacific0%
Asian9.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
83.7%
Maori
19.2%
Pacific
0%
Asian
9.6%
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 EQI446
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)