
Enrol
Visiting the school, meeting the staff, and seeing the children learning is the best way to get a feel for a school.
Making the right decision is important and that is why we make time to meet with each prospective family. This means that expectations and information can be shared, and we can show you all the wonderful things that make Riversdale special.
Meeting times are flexible and it will be a pleasure to welcome you to our school. Please give us a call to book an appointment.
At Riversdale School we use Hero as our student management system. This is where we store all information about your child. Hero is also our major communication link between home and school. Follow the instructions below to download the app on your phone
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Search for Hero by linc-ed and download onto your phone, or open in your internet browser on your computer
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Open up and type in your email address, click next
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Click new user. An email will be sent to set your password.
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Once set you will see your child’s/children's photo and be able to access the parent portal.
Ministry of Education Enrolment Scheme
The Ministry of Education has declared an enrolment scheme for Riversdale School that will take effect from the beginning of 2026.
To find information on the scheme including a map and written description of the zone please click the following link to the Ministry of Education website
Riversdale School Enrolment Scheme Details
Applications for the enrolments for out of zone students for the 2026 year have closed and the board has informed those who have been accepted to enrol. Thank you to those involved in the process.
For the rest of the 2025 school year Riversdale School will be guided by the principles of the Enrolment Scheme and not accept enrolments for students who live outside of the zone after the 1st of December 2025 as the zones will come into effect in 2026.
The Riversdale School Board has developed a procedure to assist in the ballot for any out of zone enrolments.
Riversdale School Enrolment Procedure
For any enquiries please contact the school using the details below.


Contact us
Address
28 Rutland Street, Box 51,
Riversdale, Southland,
New Zealand 9744
Phone (03) 202 5814
Text 027 5553534

