John Paul II High School vs Karoro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 3.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Paul II High School
Greymouth · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
184 students
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students
| Measure | John Paul II High School Greymouth, West Coast | Karoro School Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 7 | #4 of 14 |
| National rank | #236 of 486 | #782 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 184 | 168 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 447 |
| Total roll | 184 | 168 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.8% | 0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.8% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.johnpaul.ac.nz | www.karoro.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Karoro School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.7 vs 49.6).
- •Karoro School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 452).
- •John Paul II High School does better on roll size (184 vs 168).
- •Karoro School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.6% vs -2.8%).
- •John Paul II High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 168.
- •John Paul II High School is a state integrated school while Karoro School is a state 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 John Paul II High School better than Karoro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karoro School ranks higher (53.7 vs 49.6 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 John Paul II High School and Karoro School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Greymouth and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
John Paul II High School: 452. Karoro School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do John Paul II High School and Karoro School rank in West Coast?
John Paul II High School is 2nd of 7 and Karoro School is 4th of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).