Westland High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hokitika, West Coast 7810 · Westland District
#3 of 7 secondary (year 7-15) schools in West Coast
#255 of 486 nationally
About Westland High School
Westland High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Hokitika, in the Westland District territorial authority of West Coast, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 392 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 7 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.3%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 2.3%.
There are 4 schools in Hokitika; Westland High School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)475
- Roll size (10%)392
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)75.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)53.7%
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 Westland High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 392
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 75.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 53.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Westland High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Westland High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Westland High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Westland High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Hokitika · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 629 m away
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 649 m away
Kaniere School
Kaniere · State contributing · Years 1–6
117 students · 4.2 km away
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
South Westland Area School
Harihari · State composite · Years 1–13
117 students
Karamea Area School
Karamea · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
Buller High School
Westport · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
348 students
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students
Reefton Area School
Reefton · State composite · Years 1–13
172 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westland High School a good school?
Westland High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Westland High School rank in West Coast?
Westland High School ranks #3 of 7 secondary (year 7-15) schools in West Coast and #255 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Westland High School?
Westland High School had 392 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Westland High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Westland High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Westland High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Westland High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.