John Paul II High School vs St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 76 m 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
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Greymouth · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
220 students
| Measure | John Paul II High School Greymouth, West Coast | St Patrick's School (Greymouth) Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 7 | #1 of 14 |
| National rank | #236 of 486 | #601 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 184 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 442 |
| Total roll | 184 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.8% | 12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.8% | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.johnpaul.ac.nz | www.stpatricksgm.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.3 vs 49.6).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 452).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on roll size (220 vs 184).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs -2.8%).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is the larger school with 220 students compared with 184.
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 St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Greymouth) ranks higher (61.3 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 St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
About 76 m in a straight line, between Greymouth and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
John Paul II High School: 452. St Patrick's School (Greymouth): 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do John Paul II High School and St Patrick's School (Greymouth) rank in West Coast?
John Paul II High School is 2nd of 7 and St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is 1st of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).