Schools in Grey District, West Coast (2026)
14 schools · 2,012 students · 11 state, 2 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 482.
Ranked schools in Grey District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and West Coast.
- 161St Patrick's School (Greymouth)Greymouth · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 220 students
- 254Karoro SchoolGreymouth · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 168 students
- 354Paroa School (Greymouth)Paroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 177 students
- 450John Paul II High SchoolGreymouth · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 452 · 184 students
- 546Awahono School - Grey ValleyAhaura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 105 students
- 637Greymouth High SchoolGreymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 515 students
- 732Greymouth Main SchoolGreymouth · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 185 students
- 825Blaketown SchoolBlaketown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 513 · 87 students
- 925Cobden SchoolCobden · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 110 students
- 1023Paparoa Range SchoolDobson · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 72 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's School (Greymouth) Greymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.3 Top 50% | 442 | 220 |
| 2 | Karoro School Greymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 447 | 168 |
| 3 | Paroa School (Greymouth) Paroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 453 | 177 |
| 4 | John Paul II High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 49.6 Top 50% | 452 | 184 |
| 5 | Awahono School - Grey Valley Ahaura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.5 Lower 50% | 463 | 105 |
| 6 | Greymouth High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 515 |
| 7 | Greymouth Main School Greymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.9 Lower 50% | 492 | 185 |
| 8 | Blaketown School Blaketown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.4 Lower 50% | 513 | 87 |
| 9 | Cobden School Cobden · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.3 Lower 50% | 523 | 110 |
| 10 | Paparoa Range School Dobson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.5 Lower 50% | 516 | 72 |
Other schools in Grey 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 Grey District?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is the highest-ranked school in Grey District with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Grey District?
Grey District has 14 schools (11 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite) educating 2,012 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Grey District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Grey District is 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.