St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Greymouth, West Coast 7805 · Grey District
#1 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast
#601 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is a state integrated full primary located in Greymouth, in the Grey District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 220 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 1st of 14 ranked full primary schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (55th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Greymouth; St Patrick's School (Greymouth) ranks 1st of 5 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%)442
- Roll size (10%)220
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.6%
- 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 Patrick's School (Greymouth) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 220
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Patrick's School (Greymouth) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students · 76 m away
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students · 1.3 km away
Blaketown School
Blaketown · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students · 1.5 km away
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students · 1.7 km away
Greymouth Main School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 2.0 km away
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students · 3.3 km away
Runanga School
Runanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students · 6.7 km away
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 7.3 km away
Paparoa Range School
Dobson · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's School (Greymouth) a good school?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 Patrick's School (Greymouth) rank in West Coast?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) ranks #1 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast and #601 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) had 220 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is St Patrick's School (Greymouth) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's School (Greymouth); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.