Schools in Westland District, West Coast (2026)
12 schools · 1,113 students · 11 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 475.
Westland District, in West Coast, has 12 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,113 students. By level there are 6 full primary, 4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite; by sector 11 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Westland District's schools is 475, below the West Coast median of 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Kaniere School (55.2, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by St Mary's School (Hokitika) (52.0, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Westland High School (47.5, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Westland High School (392 students), Hokitika Primary School (170 students), St Mary's School (Hokitika) (140 students).
Schools are spread across 9 suburbs or towns, with the most in Hokitika (4), Franz Josef (1), Kaniere (1), Harihari (1).
Ranked schools in Westland District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and West Coast.
- 155Kaniere SchoolKaniere · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 117 students
- 252St Mary's School (Hokitika)Hokitika · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 140 students
- 348Westland High SchoolHokitika · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 392 students
- 442Hokitika Primary SchoolHokitika · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 170 students
- 540South Westland Area SchoolHarihari · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 117 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaniere School Kaniere · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 55.2 Top 50% | 443 | 117 |
| 2 | St Mary's School (Hokitika) Hokitika · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 52.0 Top 50% | 442 | 140 |
| 3 | Westland High School Hokitika · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 47.5 Lower 50% | 475 | 392 |
| 4 | Hokitika Primary School Hokitika · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 42.3 Lower 50% | 479 | 170 |
| 5 | South Westland Area School Harihari · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 40.4 Lower 50% | 480 | 117 |
Other schools in Westland District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Franz Josef Glacier School
Franz Josef · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Haast School
Hannah's Clearing · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Kumara School
Kumara · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Fox Glacier School
Fox Glacier · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Whataroa School
Whataroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Ross School
Ross · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Westland District?
Kaniere School is the highest-ranked school in Westland District with a Success Index (NZ) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Westland District?
Westland District has 12 schools (6 full primary, 4 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite) educating 1,113 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Westland District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Westland District is 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.