Reefton Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Reefton, West Coast 7830 · Buller District
#7 of 7 composite schools in West Coast
#326 of 486 nationally
About Reefton Area School
Reefton Area School is a state composite located in Reefton, in the Buller District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 172 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 7th of 7 ranked composite schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.5%; pacific students 1.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Reefton; Reefton Area School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)504
- Roll size (10%)172
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.7%
- 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 Reefton Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 504
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 172
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.5%
- 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 Reefton Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Reefton Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Reefton Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Reefton Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students
Buller High School
Westport · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
348 students
South Westland Area School
Harihari · State composite · Years 1–13
117 students
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students
Karamea Area School
Karamea · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Reefton Area School a good school?
Reefton Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Reefton Area School rank in West Coast?
Reefton Area School ranks #7 of 7 composite schools in West Coast and #326 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Reefton Area School?
Reefton Area School had 172 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Reefton Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Reefton Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Reefton Area School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Reefton Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.