St Canice's School (Westport)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Westport, West Coast 7825 · Buller District
#2 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast
#617 of 1,559 nationally
About St Canice's School (Westport)
St Canice's School (Westport) is a state integrated full primary located in Westport, in the Buller District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 142 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 14 ranked full primary schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.8%; pacific students 7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Westport; St Canice's School (Westport) ranks 1st of 4 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%)436
- Roll size (10%)142
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.9%
- 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 St Canice's School (Westport) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 436
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 142
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 St Canice's School (Westport) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Canice's School (Westport)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Buller High School
Westport · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
348 students · 812 m away
Westport North School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 843 m away
Westport South School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
242 students · 926 m away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is St Canice's School (Westport) a good school?
St Canice's School (Westport) has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 St Canice's School (Westport) rank in West Coast?
St Canice's School (Westport) ranks #2 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast and #617 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Canice's School (Westport)?
St Canice's School (Westport) had 142 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is St Canice's School (Westport) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Canice's School (Westport) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Canice's School (Westport)?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of St Canice's School (Westport); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.