Sacred Heart School (Reefton) vs St Mary's School (Hokitika)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 100 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
Reefton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
St Mary's School (Hokitika)
Hokitika · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School (Reefton) Reefton, West Coast | St Mary's School (Hokitika) Hokitika, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #6 of 14 |
| National rank | – | #826 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 20 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 442 |
| Total roll | 20 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -27.3% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 24.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reefton | Hokitika |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | shsreefton.school.nz | www.stmaryshok.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.0 vs 43.8).
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (442 vs 451).
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) does better on roll size (140 vs 20).
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -27.3%).
- •St Mary's School (Hokitika) is the larger school with 140 students compared with 20.
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 Sacred Heart School (Reefton) better than St Mary's School (Hokitika)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's School (Hokitika) ranks higher (52.0 vs 43.8 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 Sacred Heart School (Reefton) and St Mary's School (Hokitika)?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Reefton and Hokitika in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart School (Reefton): 451. St Mary's School (Hokitika): 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart School (Reefton) and St Mary's School (Hokitika) rank in West Coast?
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) is unranked and St Mary's School (Hokitika) is 6th of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).