Overview
Riverton School is a state contributing school in Riverton, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 128 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 469 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9822
MoE School ID4008
Student Demographics
Total Roll128
European/Pakeha79.7%
Maori29.7%
Pacific3.1%
Asian9.4%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI469
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)