Buller High School vs Westland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 120 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buller High School
Westport · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
348 students
Westland High School
Hokitika · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
392 students
| Measure | Buller High School Westport, West Coast | Westland High School Hokitika, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 7 | #3 of 7 |
| National rank | #310 of 486 | #255 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 348 | 392 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 475 |
| Total roll | 348 | 392 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.6% | 75.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.3% | 53.7% |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Westport | Hokitika |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.buller.ac.nz/ | www.westlandhigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westland High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.5 vs 39.4).
- •Westland High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 487).
- •Westland High School does better on roll size (392 vs 348).
- •Westland High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs 10.4%).
- •Westland High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (75.6% vs 68.6%).
- •Westland High School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 348.
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 Buller High School better than Westland High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westland High School ranks higher (47.5 vs 39.4 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 Buller High School and Westland High School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Westport and Hokitika in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Buller High School: 487. Westland High School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Buller High School and Westland High School rank in West Coast?
Buller High School is 5th of 7 and Westland High School is 3rd of 7 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).