Buller High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Westport, West Coast 7866 · Buller District
#5 of 7 secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast
#310 of 486 nationally
About Buller High School
Buller High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Westport, in the Buller District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 348 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th of 7 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.9%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Westport; Buller High School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)487
- Roll size (10%)348
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)45.3%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buller High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 487
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 348
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 45.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 23.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Buller High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Buller High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Buller High School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Buller High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westport North School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 278 m away
St Canice's School (Westport)
Westport · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 812 m away
Westport South School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
242 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students
South Westland Area School
Harihari · State composite · Years 1–13
117 students
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students
Reefton Area School
Reefton · State composite · Years 1–13
172 students
Karamea Area School
Karamea · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buller High School a good school?
Buller High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 of 7 in West Coast. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buller High School rank in West Coast?
Buller High School ranks #5 of 7 secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast and #310 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Buller High School?
Buller High School had 348 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Buller High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Buller High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Buller High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Buller High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.