John Paul II High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Greymouth, West Coast 7840 · Grey District
#2 of 7 secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast
#236 of 486 nationally
About John Paul II High School
John Paul II High School is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Greymouth, in the Grey District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 184 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 7 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.4%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Greymouth; John Paul II High School ranks 3rd of 5 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%)452
- Roll size (10%)184
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.8%
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 John Paul II High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 452
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 184
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 17.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- 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 John Paul II High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at John Paul II High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at John Paul II High School has changed over time.
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Schools near John Paul II High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Greymouth · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 76 m away
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 1.2 km away
Blaketown School
Blaketown · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 1.6 km away
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students · 1.7 km away
Greymouth Main School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 2.1 km away
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students · 3.4 km away
Runanga School
Runanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 6.7 km away
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 7.4 km away
Paparoa Range School
Dobson · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 8.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is John Paul II High School a good school?
John Paul II High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 John Paul II High School rank in West Coast?
John Paul II High School ranks #2 of 7 secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast and #236 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend John Paul II High School?
John Paul II High School had 184 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is John Paul II High School a primary school or a secondary school?
John Paul II High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near John Paul II High School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of John Paul II High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.