Schools in Greymouth, West Coast (2026)
5 schools · 1,272 students · 3 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 452.
Greymouth, in West Coast, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,272 students. By level there are 3 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Greymouth's schools is 452, 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 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Patrick's School (Greymouth) (61.3, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Karoro School (53.7, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and John Paul II High School (49.6, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Greymouth High School (515 students), St Patrick's School (Greymouth) (220 students), Greymouth Main School (185 students).
Ranked schools in Greymouth
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
- 350John Paul II High SchoolGreymouth · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 452 · 184 students
- 437Greymouth High SchoolGreymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 515 students
- 532Greymouth Main SchoolGreymouth · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 185 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 | John Paul II High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 49.6 Top 50% | 452 | 184 |
| 4 | Greymouth High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 515 |
| 5 | Greymouth Main School Greymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.9 Lower 50% | 492 | 185 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Greymouth?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is the highest-ranked school in Greymouth 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 Greymouth?
Greymouth has 5 schools (3 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,272 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Greymouth?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Greymouth is 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.