John Paul II High School vs Paparoa Range School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 8.2 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
Paparoa Range School
Dobson · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
| Measure | John Paul II High School Greymouth, West Coast | Paparoa Range School Dobson, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 7 | #14 of 14 |
| National rank | #236 of 486 | #1468 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 184 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 516 |
| Total roll | 184 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.8% | -30% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.8% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Dobson |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.johnpaul.ac.nz | www.paparoarange.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •John Paul II High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 22.5).
- •John Paul II High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 516).
- •John Paul II High School does better on roll size (184 vs 72).
- •John Paul II High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.8% vs -30%).
- •John Paul II High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 72.
- •John Paul II High School is a state integrated school while Paparoa Range 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 Paparoa Range School?
On the Success Index (NZ), John Paul II High School ranks higher (49.6 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 John Paul II High School and Paparoa Range School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Greymouth and Dobson in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
John Paul II High School: 452. Paparoa Range School: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do John Paul II High School and Paparoa Range School rank in West Coast?
John Paul II High School is 2nd of 7 and Paparoa Range School is 14th of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).