Paparoa Range School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dobson, West Coast 7805 · Grey District
#14 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast
#1468 of 1,559 nationally
About Paparoa Range School
Paparoa Range School is a state full primary located in Dobson, in the Grey District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 72 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 14th of 14 ranked full primary schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (45th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.4%; pacific students 5.6%; 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%)516
- Roll size (10%)72
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-30%
- 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 Paparoa Range School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 516
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 72
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -30%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- 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 Paparoa Range School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paparoa Range School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Runanga School
Runanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 7.6 km away
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students · 8.2 km away
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Greymouth · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 8.2 km away
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 8.3 km away
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students · 9.4 km away
Greymouth Main School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 9.5 km away
Blaketown School
Blaketown · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 9.7 km away
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students · 11 km away
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Blaketown School
Blaketown · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
Ross School
Ross · State contributing · Years 1–6
10 students
Granity School
Granity · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Runanga School
Runanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Westport North School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
196 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paparoa Range School a good school?
Paparoa Range School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Paparoa Range School rank in West Coast?
Paparoa Range School ranks #14 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast and #1468 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paparoa Range School?
Paparoa Range School had 72 students in 2026, a change of -30% over five years.
Is Paparoa Range School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paparoa Range School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paparoa Range School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Paparoa Range School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.