Karamea Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karamea, West Coast 7864 · Buller District
#1 of 7 composite schools in West Coast
#228 of 486 nationally
About Karamea Area School
Karamea Area School is a state composite located in Karamea, in the Buller District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 95 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 1st of 7 ranked composite schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.8%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)464
- Roll size (10%)95
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.4%
- 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 Karamea Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 95
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- 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 Karamea Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Karamea Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Karamea Area School has changed over time.
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Similar schools
State composite schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students
South Westland Area School
Harihari · State composite · Years 1–13
117 students
Buller High School
Westport · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
348 students
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students
Reefton Area School
Reefton · State composite · Years 1–13
172 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karamea Area School a good school?
Karamea Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 Karamea Area School rank in West Coast?
Karamea Area School ranks #1 of 7 composite schools in West Coast and #228 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Karamea Area School?
Karamea Area School had 95 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Karamea Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karamea Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.