Kaniere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaniere, West Coast 7811 · Westland District
#3 of 14 contributing schools in West Coast
#745 of 1,559 nationally
About Kaniere School
Kaniere School is a state contributing located in Kaniere, in the Westland District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 117 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 14 ranked contributing schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.5%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)443
- Roll size (10%)117
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.3%
- 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 Kaniere School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 117
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Kaniere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kaniere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 3.7 km away
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students · 4.2 km away
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Hokitika · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 4.7 km away
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maruia School
Maruia · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
Awahono School - Grey Valley
Ahaura · State full primary · Years 1–8
105 students
Franz Josef Glacier School
Franz Josef · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Barrytown School
Barrytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaniere School a good school?
Kaniere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 of 14 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 Kaniere School rank in West Coast?
Kaniere School ranks #3 of 14 contributing schools in West Coast and #745 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kaniere School?
Kaniere School had 117 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Kaniere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kaniere School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kaniere School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kaniere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.