Cobden School vs Paparoa Range School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 8.3 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
Paparoa Range School
Dobson · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
| Measure | Cobden School Cobden, West Coast | Paparoa Range School Dobson, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 14 | #14 of 14 |
| National rank | #1431 of 1,559 | #1468 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 110 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 516 |
| Total roll | 110 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.6% | -30% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cobden | Dobson |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.cobden.school.nz | www.paparoarange.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Cobden School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.3 vs 22.5).
- •Paparoa Range School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 523).
- •Cobden School does better on roll size (110 vs 72).
- •Cobden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs -30%).
- •Cobden School is the larger school with 110 students compared with 72.
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 Paparoa Range School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cobden School ranks higher (25.3 vs 22.5 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 Paparoa Range School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Cobden and Dobson in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cobden School: 523. Paparoa Range School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cobden School and Paparoa Range School rank in West Coast?
Cobden School is 13th of 14 and Paparoa Range School is 14th of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).