Franz Josef Glacier School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Franz Josef, West Coast 7856 · Westland District
About Franz Josef Glacier School
Franz Josef Glacier School is a state full primary located in Franz Josef, in the Westland District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 43 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (74th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.3%; pacific students 9.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)422
- Roll size (10%)43
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Franz Josef Glacier School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 422
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 43
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.3%
- 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 Franz Josef Glacier School has changed over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franz Josef Glacier School a good school?
Franz Josef Glacier School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Franz Josef Glacier School rank in West Coast?
Franz Josef Glacier School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Franz Josef Glacier School?
Franz Josef Glacier School had 43 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Franz Josef Glacier School a primary school or a secondary school?
Franz Josef Glacier School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.