Paparoa Range School vs Runanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 7.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paparoa Range School
Dobson · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
Runanga School
Runanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
| Measure | Paparoa Range School Dobson, West Coast | Runanga School Runanga, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 14 | – |
| National rank | #1468 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 72 | 22 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 534 |
| Total roll | 72 | 22 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30% | -64.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 40.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dobson | Runanga |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.paparoarange.school.nz/ | www.runanga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Paparoa Range School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.5 vs 15.9).
- •Paparoa Range School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 534).
- •Paparoa Range School does better on roll size (72 vs 22).
- •Paparoa Range School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-30% vs -64.4%).
- •Paparoa Range School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 22.
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 Paparoa Range School better than Runanga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paparoa Range School ranks higher (22.5 vs 15.9 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 Paparoa Range School and Runanga School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Dobson and Runanga in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparoa Range School: 516. Runanga School: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparoa Range School and Runanga School rank in West Coast?
Paparoa Range School is 14th of 14 and Runanga School is unranked among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).