Cobden School vs John Paul II High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden School
Cobden · State full primary · Years 1–8
110 students
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students
| Measure | Cobden School Cobden, West Coast | John Paul II High School Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 14 | #2 of 7 |
| National rank | #1431 of 1,559 | #236 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 110 | 184 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 452 |
| Total roll | 110 | 184 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.6% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 43.8% |
| Māori students | 30.9% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cobden | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.cobden.school.nz | www.johnpaul.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •John Paul II High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 25.3).
- •John Paul II High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 523).
- •John Paul II High School does better on roll size (184 vs 110).
- •Cobden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs -2.8%).
- •John Paul II High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 110.
- •Cobden School is a state school while John Paul II High School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cobden School better than John Paul II High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), John Paul II High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 25.3 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 Cobden School and John Paul II High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cobden School: 523. John Paul II High School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cobden School and John Paul II High School rank in West Coast?
Cobden School is 13th of 14 and John Paul II High School is 2nd of 7 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).