Reefton Area School vs Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 602 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reefton Area School
Reefton · State composite · Years 1–13
172 students
Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
Reefton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
| Measure | Reefton Area School Reefton, West Coast | Sacred Heart School (Reefton) Reefton, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 7 | – |
| National rank | #326 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 172 | 20 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 451 |
| Total roll | 172 | 20 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | -27.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.5% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reefton | Reefton |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.ras.school.nz/ | shsreefton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Reefton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 37.0).
- •Sacred Heart School (Reefton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 504).
- •Reefton Area School does better on roll size (172 vs 20).
- •Reefton Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -27.3%).
- •Reefton Area School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 20.
- •Reefton Area School is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Reefton) 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 Reefton Area School better than Sacred Heart School (Reefton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Reefton) ranks higher (43.8 vs 37.0 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 Reefton Area School and Sacred Heart School (Reefton)?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Reefton and Reefton in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Reefton Area School: 504. Sacred Heart School (Reefton): 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Reefton Area School and Sacred Heart School (Reefton) rank in West Coast?
Reefton Area School is 7th of 7 and Sacred Heart School (Reefton) is unranked among composite schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).