Buller High School vs Westport South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Westport South School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
242 students
| Measure | Buller High School Westport, West Coast | Westport South School Westport, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 7 | #10 of 14 |
| National rank | #310 of 486 | #1180 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 348 | 242 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 479 |
| Total roll | 348 | 242 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.4% | -13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.3% | – |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Westport | Westport |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.buller.ac.nz/ | www.westportsouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Buller High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.4 vs 36.6).
- •Westport South School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 487).
- •Buller High School does better on roll size (348 vs 242).
- •Buller High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.4% vs -13.6%).
- •Buller High School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 242.
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 Westport South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Buller High School ranks higher (39.4 vs 36.6 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 Westport South School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Westport and Westport in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Buller High School: 487. Westport South School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Buller High School and Westport South School rank in West Coast?
Buller High School is 5th of 7 and Westport South School is 10th of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).