Blaketown School vs Karoro School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaketown School
Blaketown ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
87 students
Karoro School
Greymouth ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
168 students
| Measure | Blaketown School Blaketown, West Coast | Karoro School Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 14 | #4 of 14 |
| National rank | #1425 of 1,559 | #782 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 87 | 168 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 447 |
| Total roll | 87 | 168 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.9% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Blaketown | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.blaketown.school.nz | www.karoro.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKaroro School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.7 vs 25.4).
- โขKaroro School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 513).
- โขKaroro School does better on roll size (168 vs 87).
- โขKaroro School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.6% vs 0%).
- โขKaroro School is the larger school with 168 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 Karoro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karoro School ranks higher (53.7 vs 25.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaketown School and Karoro School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Blaketown and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blaketown School: 513. Karoro School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blaketown School and Karoro School rank in West Coast?
Blaketown School is 12th of 14 and Karoro School is 4th of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).