Paroa School (Greymouth)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paroa, West Coast 7805 · Grey District
#5 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast
#783 of 1,559 nationally
About Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa School (Greymouth) is a state full primary located in Paroa, in the Grey District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 177 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 5th of 14 ranked full primary schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.9%; pacific students 1.7%; 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%)453
- Roll size (10%)177
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.9%
- 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 Paroa School (Greymouth) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 177
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.7%
- 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 Paroa School (Greymouth) has changed over time.
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Schools near Paroa School (Greymouth)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students · 4.0 km away
Greymouth Main School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 5.3 km away
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students · 5.7 km away
Blaketown School
Blaketown · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 6.7 km away
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Greymouth · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 7.3 km away
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students · 7.4 km away
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 8.5 km away
Paparoa Range School
Dobson · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 13 km away
Runanga School
Runanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 14 km away
Kumara School
Kumara · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students
Maruia School
Maruia · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Kaniere School
Kaniere · State contributing · Years 1–6
117 students
Awahono School - Grey Valley
Ahaura · State full primary · Years 1–8
105 students
Barrytown School
Barrytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Fox Glacier School
Fox Glacier · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paroa School (Greymouth) a good school?
Paroa School (Greymouth) has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Paroa School (Greymouth) rank in West Coast?
Paroa School (Greymouth) ranks #5 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast and #783 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paroa School (Greymouth)?
Paroa School (Greymouth) had 177 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Paroa School (Greymouth) a primary school or a secondary school?
Paroa School (Greymouth) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paroa School (Greymouth)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paroa School (Greymouth); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.