St Canice's School (Westport) vs St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 84 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Canice's School (Westport)
Westport · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
Greymouth · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
220 students
| Measure | St Canice's School (Westport) Westport, West Coast | St Patrick's School (Greymouth) Greymouth, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 14 | #1 of 14 |
| National rank | #617 of 1,559 | #601 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 142 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 442 |
| Total roll | 142 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.9% | 12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.8% | 15.9% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Westport | Greymouth |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.stcanices.school.nz | www.stpatricksgm.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (60.5 vs 61.3).
- •St Canice's School (Westport) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 442).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) does better on roll size (220 vs 142).
- •St Canice's School (Westport) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.9% vs 12.6%).
- •St Patrick's School (Greymouth) is the larger school with 220 students compared with 142.
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 St Canice's School (Westport) better than St Patrick's 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 St Canice's School (Westport) and St Patrick's School (Greymouth)?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Westport and Greymouth in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Canice's School (Westport): 436. St Patrick's School (Greymouth): 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Canice's School (Westport) and St Patrick's School (Greymouth) rank in West Coast?
St Canice's School (Westport) is 2nd 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).