Westport South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Westport, West Coast 7825 · Buller District
#10 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast
#1180 of 1,559 nationally
About Westport South School
Westport South School is a state 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 242 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 10th of 14 ranked full primary schools in West Coast. Its strongest component is roll size (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.9%; pacific students 1.2%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Westport; Westport South School ranks 4th 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%)479
- Roll size (10%)242
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.6%
- 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 Westport South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 242
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.2%
- 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 Westport South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Westport South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Canice's School (Westport)
Westport · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 926 m away
Westport North School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
196 students · 1.7 km away
Buller High School
Westport · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
348 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in West Coast with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hokitika Primary School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi School
Hokitika · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Whataroa School
Whataroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Lake Brunner School
Moana · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Kumara School
Kumara · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
Haast School
Hannah's Clearing · State full primary · Years 1–8
7 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westport South School a good school?
Westport South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 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 Westport South School rank in West Coast?
Westport South School ranks #10 of 14 full primary schools in West Coast and #1180 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Westport South School?
Westport South School had 242 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Westport South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Westport South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Westport South School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Westport South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.