Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Reefton, West Coast 7830 · Buller District
About Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) is a state integrated full primary located in Reefton, in the Buller District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 20 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (52th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Reefton; Sacred Heart School (Reefton) ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)20
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-27.3%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Reefton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 20
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -27.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Reefton) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart School (Reefton) a good school?
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.8 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 Sacred Heart School (Reefton) rank in West Coast?
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Sacred Heart School (Reefton)?
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) had 20 students in 2026, a change of -27% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart School (Reefton) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart School (Reefton)?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart School (Reefton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.