Greymouth High School vs John Paul II High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greymouth High School
Greymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
515 students
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students
| Measure | Greymouth High School Greymouth, West Coast | John Paul II High School Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 7 | #2 of 7 |
| National rank | #322 of 486 | #236 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 515 | 184 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 489 | 452 |
| Total roll | 515 | 184 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.1% | 84.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 34.5% | 43.8% |
| Māori students | 25.2% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.greyhigh.school.nz | www.johnpaul.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •John Paul II High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 37.3).
- •John Paul II High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 489).
- •Greymouth High School does better on roll size (515 vs 184).
- •Greymouth High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -2.8%).
- •John Paul II High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.4% vs 64.1%).
- •Greymouth High School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 184.
- •Greymouth High 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 Greymouth High School better than John Paul II High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), John Paul II High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.3 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 Greymouth High School and John Paul II High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Greymouth and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greymouth High School: 489. John Paul II High School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greymouth High School and John Paul II High School rank in West Coast?
Greymouth High School is 6th of 7 and John Paul II High School is 2nd of 7 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).