Karoro School vs Maruia School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 91 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karoro School
Greymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students
Maruia School
Maruia · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
| Measure | Karoro School Greymouth, West Coast | Maruia School Maruia, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 14 | – |
| National rank | #782 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 168 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 445 |
| Total roll | 168 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Maruia |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.karoro.school.nz | www.maruia.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Karoro School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.7 vs 48.5).
- •Maruia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 447).
- •Karoro School does better on roll size (168 vs 16).
- •Maruia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs 0.6%).
- •Karoro School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 16.
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 Karoro School better than Maruia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karoro School ranks higher (53.7 vs 48.5 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 Karoro School and Maruia School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Greymouth and Maruia in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karoro School: 447. Maruia School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karoro School and Maruia School rank in West Coast?
Karoro School is 4th of 14 and Maruia School is unranked among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).