Top 5 secondary schools by university entrance in West Coast (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (NZ) for context; 5 schools shown.
- 148Westland High SchoolHokitika · State Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 53.7%
- 240South Westland Area SchoolHarihari · State CompositeUE: 48.5%
- 339Buller High SchoolWestport · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 45.3%
- 450John Paul II High SchoolGreymouth · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 43.8%
- 537Greymouth High SchoolGreymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 34.5%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westland High School Hokitika · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 53.7% | 47.5 Lower 50% | 475 | 392 |
| 2 | South Westland Area School Harihari · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 48.5% | 40.4 Lower 50% | 480 | 117 |
| 3 | Buller High School Westport · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.3% | 39.4 Lower 50% | 487 | 348 |
| 4 | John Paul II High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 43.8% | 49.6 Top 50% | 452 | 184 |
| 5 | Greymouth High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 34.5% | 37.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 515 |
Westland High School in Hokitika leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in West Coast with UE 53.7%. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are state, 1 are state integrated.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ue results school in West Coast?
Westland High School in Hokitika ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in West Coast with UE 53.7% (Equity Index (EQI): 475).
How are secondary schools by university entrance in West Coast ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.