Kumara School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kumara, West Coast 7832 · Westland District
About Kumara School
Kumara School is a state full primary located in Kumara, in the Westland District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 48 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.6%; pacific students 2.1%; 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%)473
- Roll size (10%)48
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.6%
- 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 Kumara School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 473
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 48
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- 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 Kumara School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kumara School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Haast School
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Barrytown School
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35 students
Fox Glacier School
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Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Westport South School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
242 students
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kumara School a good school?
Kumara School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.2 out of 100 (Lower 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 Kumara School rank in West Coast?
Kumara School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kumara School?
Kumara School had 48 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Kumara School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kumara School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kumara School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Kumara School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.