Schools in West Coast (2026)
35 schools · 4,387 students · 29 state, 5 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 477.
West Coast has 35 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 4,387 students. By level there are 23 full primary, 4 contributing, 4 composite, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 29 state, 5 state integrated, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across West Coast's schools is 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
21 of the 35 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 St Canice's School (Westport) (60.5, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Kaniere School (55.2, top 50% of contributing 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), Westland High School (392 students), Buller High School (348 students).
Schools are spread across 24 suburbs or towns, with the most in Greymouth (5), Westport (4), Hokitika (4), Reefton (2).
Ranked schools in West Coast
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
- 261St Canice's School (Westport)Westport · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 142 students
- 355Kaniere SchoolKaniere · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 117 students
- 454Karoro SchoolGreymouth · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 168 students
- 554Paroa School (Greymouth)Paroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 177 students
- 652St Mary's School (Hokitika)Hokitika · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 140 students
- 751Karamea Area SchoolKaramea · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 95 students
- 850John Paul II High SchoolGreymouth · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 452 · 184 students
- 948Westland High SchoolHokitika · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 392 students
- 1046Awahono School - Grey ValleyAhaura · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 105 students
- 1142Hokitika Primary SchoolHokitika · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 170 students
- 1240South Westland Area SchoolHarihari · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 480 · 117 students
- 1339Buller High SchoolWestport · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 487 · 348 students
- 1438Westport North SchoolWestport · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 497 · 196 students
- 1537Greymouth High SchoolGreymouth · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 489 · 515 students
- 1637Reefton Area SchoolReefton · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 172 students
- 1737Westport South SchoolWestport · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 242 students
- 1832Greymouth Main SchoolGreymouth · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 185 students
- 1925Blaketown SchoolBlaketown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 513 · 87 students
- 2025Cobden SchoolCobden · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 110 students
- 2123Paparoa 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 | St Canice's School (Westport) Westport · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 60.5 Top 50% | 436 | 142 |
| 3 | Kaniere School Kaniere · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 55.2 Top 50% | 443 | 117 |
| 4 | Karoro School Greymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 447 | 168 |
| 5 | Paroa School (Greymouth) Paroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 453 | 177 |
| 6 | St Mary's School (Hokitika) Hokitika · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 52.0 Top 50% | 442 | 140 |
| 7 | Karamea Area School Karamea · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 50.5 Top 50% | 464 | 95 |
| 8 | John Paul II High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 49.6 Top 50% | 452 | 184 |
| 9 | Westland High School Hokitika · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 47.5 Lower 50% | 475 | 392 |
| 10 | Awahono School - Grey Valley Ahaura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.5 Lower 50% | 463 | 105 |
| 11 | Hokitika Primary School Hokitika · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 42.3 Lower 50% | 479 | 170 |
| 12 | South Westland Area School Harihari · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 40.4 Lower 50% | 480 | 117 |
| 13 | Buller High School Westport · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.4 Lower 50% | 487 | 348 |
| 14 | Westport North School Westport · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 37.7 Lower 50% | 497 | 196 |
| 15 | Greymouth High School Greymouth · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 37.3 Lower 50% | 489 | 515 |
| 16 | Reefton Area School Reefton · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 37.0 Lower 50% | 504 | 172 |
| 17 | Westport South School Westport · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 36.6 Lower 50% | 479 | 242 |
| 18 | Greymouth Main School Greymouth · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.9 Lower 50% | 492 | 185 |
| 19 | Blaketown School Blaketown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.4 Lower 50% | 513 | 87 |
| 20 | Cobden School Cobden · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.3 Lower 50% | 523 | 110 |
| 21 | Paparoa Range School Dobson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.5 Lower 50% | 516 | 72 |
Other schools in West Coast
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
- Franz Josef Glacier Schoolfull primary
- Maruia Schoolfull primary
- Sacred Heart School (Reefton)full primary
- Barrytown Schoolfull primary
- Haast Schoolfull primary
- Kumara Schoolfull primary
- Fox Glacier Schoolfull primary
- Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi Schoolcontributing
- Lake Brunner Schoolfull primary
- Whataroa Schoolfull primary
- Ross Schoolcontributing
- Granity Schoolfull primary
- Runanga Schoolfull primary
- Gloriavale Christian Schoolcomposite
Compare the top 4 schools in West Coast side by side →
Territorial authoritys in West Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West Coast?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is the highest-ranked school in West Coast 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 West Coast?
West Coast has 35 schools (23 full primary, 4 contributing, 4 composite, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 4,387 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in West Coast?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in West Coast is 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.