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Riversdale School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Riversdale-Piano Flat, Riversdale, with 138 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll138at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic441moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Riversdale School, Ministry school number 4007 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

138students

Riversdale School had 138 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 11382%
Māori 2014%
Asian 1511%
Pacific <5
Other <5

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 138 students on the roll, so they sum to about 109%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

441EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 441

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Riversdale School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number4007
AddressRutland Street, Riversdale-Piano Flat, Riversdale
Territorial authoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1858-11-17

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Otama School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 18 11.9 km
Balfour School ContributingYears 1–6 69 13.5 km
Knapdale School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 53 18.5 km
Waikaia School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 24 21.4 km
Waikaka School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 59 21.8 km
Gore Main School ContributingYears 1–6 204 26.7 km
Māruawai College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 603 26.9 km
St Peter's College (Gore) Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 350 27.0 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Riversdale School cover?

Riversdale School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Riversdale School?

138 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Riversdale School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Riversdale School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Riversdale School a state school?

Riversdale School is a state school.

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