Blaketown School vs Cobden School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaketown School
Blaketown · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
| Measure | Blaketown School Blaketown, West Coast | Cobden School Cobden, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 14 | #13 of 14 |
| National rank | #1425 of 1,559 | #1431 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 87 | 110 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 523 |
| Total roll | 87 | 110 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 30.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blaketown | Cobden |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.blaketown.school.nz | www.cobden.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (25.4 vs 25.3).
- •Blaketown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (513 vs 523).
- •Cobden School does better on roll size (110 vs 87).
- •Cobden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs 0%).
- •Cobden School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 87.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaketown School better than Cobden School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blaketown School and Cobden School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Blaketown and Cobden in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blaketown School: 513. Cobden School: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blaketown School and Cobden School rank in West Coast?
Blaketown School is 12th of 14 and Cobden School is 13th of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).