South Westland Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Harihari, West Coast 7884 · Westland District
#4 of 7 composite schools in West Coast
#300 of 486 nationally
About South Westland Area School
South Westland Area School is a state composite located in Harihari, in the Westland District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 117 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 4th of 7 ranked composite schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.4%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)480
- Roll size (10%)117
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)23.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)75.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.5%
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 South Westland Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 480
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 117
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 23.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 75.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- 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 South Westland Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at South Westland Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at South Westland Area School has changed over time.
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Similar schools
State composite schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westland High School
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Buller High School
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Greymouth High School
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Karamea Area School
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Reefton Area School
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Westland Area School a good school?
South Westland Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 South Westland Area School rank in West Coast?
South Westland Area School ranks #4 of 7 composite schools in West Coast and #300 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South Westland Area School?
South Westland Area School had 117 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is South Westland Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
South Westland Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.