Schools in Buller District, West Coast (2026)
9 schools · 1,262 students · 7 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 479.
Ranked schools in Buller District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and West Coast.
- 161St Canice's School (Westport)Westport · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 142 students
- 251Karamea Area SchoolKaramea · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 95 students
- 339Buller High SchoolWestport · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 487 · 348 students
- 438Westport North SchoolWestport · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 497 · 196 students
- 537Reefton Area SchoolReefton · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 172 students
- 637Westport South SchoolWestport · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 242 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Canice's School (Westport) Westport · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 60.5 Top 50% | 436 | 142 |
| 2 | Karamea Area School Karamea · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 50.5 Top 50% | 464 | 95 |
| 3 | Buller High School Westport · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.4 Lower 50% | 487 | 348 |
| 4 | Westport North School Westport · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 37.7 Lower 50% | 497 | 196 |
| 5 | Reefton Area School Reefton · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 37.0 Lower 50% | 504 | 172 |
| 6 | Westport South School Westport · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 36.6 Lower 50% | 479 | 242 |
Other schools in Buller District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Buller District?
St Canice's School (Westport) is the highest-ranked school in Buller District with a Success Index (NZ) of 60.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Buller District?
Buller District has 9 schools (6 full primary, 2 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,262 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Buller District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Buller District is 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.