Greymouth Main School vs John Paul II High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greymouth Main School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students
| Measure | Greymouth Main School Greymouth, West Coast | John Paul II High School Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 14 | #2 of 7 |
| National rank | #1279 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 | 185 | 184 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 452 |
| Total roll | 185 | 184 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 43.8% |
| Māori students | 20% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.greymain.school.nz/ | www.johnpaul.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •John Paul II High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 31.9).
- •John Paul II High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 492).
- •Greymouth Main School does better on roll size (185 vs 184).
- •John Paul II High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.8% vs -33%).
- •Greymouth Main School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 184.
- •Greymouth Main 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 Main School better than John Paul II High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), John Paul II High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 31.9 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 Main School and John Paul II High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Greymouth and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greymouth Main School: 492. John Paul II High School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greymouth Main School and John Paul II High School rank in West Coast?
Greymouth Main School is 11th 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).