Paparoa Range School vs St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 8.2 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
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Greymouth · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
220 students
| Measure | Paparoa Range School Dobson, West Coast | St Patrick's School (Greymouth) Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 14 | #1 of 14 |
| National rank | #1468 of 1,559 | #601 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 72 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 442 |
| Total roll | 72 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30% | 12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dobson | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.paparoarange.school.nz/ | www.stpatricksgm.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.3 vs 22.5).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 516).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on roll size (220 vs 72).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.6% vs -30%).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is the larger school with 220 students compared with 72.
- •Paparoa Range School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is a state integrated 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 Paparoa Range School better than St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Greymouth) ranks higher (61.3 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 Paparoa Range School and St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Dobson and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparoa Range School: 516. St Patrick's School (Greymouth): 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparoa Range School and St Patrick's School (Greymouth) rank in West Coast?
Paparoa Range School is 14th of 14 and St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is 1st of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).