Karoro School vs Paroa School (Greymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 4.0 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
Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
| Measure | Karoro School Greymouth, West Coast | Paroa School (Greymouth) Paroa, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 14 | #5 of 14 |
| National rank | #782 of 1,559 | #783 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 168 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 453 |
| Total roll | 168 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greymouth | Paroa |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.karoro.school.nz | www.paroagrey.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (53.7 vs 53.7).
- •Karoro School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 453).
- •Paroa School (Greymouth) does better on roll size (177 vs 168).
- •Paroa School (Greymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.9% vs 0.6%).
- •Paroa School (Greymouth) is the larger school with 177 students compared with 168.
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 Paroa School (Greymouth)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Karoro School and Paroa School (Greymouth)?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Greymouth and Paroa in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karoro School: 447. Paroa School (Greymouth): 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karoro School and Paroa School (Greymouth) rank in West Coast?
Karoro School is 4th of 14 and Paroa School (Greymouth) is 5th of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).