St Canice's School (Westport) vs Westport South School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in West Coast, New Zealand, 926 m 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
Westport South School
Westport · State full primary · Years 1–8
242 students
| Measure | St Canice's School (Westport) Westport, West Coast | Westport South School Westport, West Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 14 | #10 of 14 |
| National rank | #617 of 1,559 | #1180 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 142 | 242 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 479 |
| Total roll | 142 | 242 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.9% | -13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.8% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 7% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Westport | Westport |
| region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Website | www.stcanices.school.nz | www.westportsouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Canice's School (Westport) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.5 vs 36.6).
- •St Canice's School (Westport) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 479).
- •Westport South School does better on roll size (242 vs 142).
- •St Canice's School (Westport) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.9% vs -13.6%).
- •Westport South School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 142.
- •St Canice's School (Westport) is a state integrated school while Westport South School is a state 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 St Canice's School (Westport) better than Westport South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Canice's School (Westport) ranks higher (60.5 vs 36.6 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 St Canice's School (Westport) and Westport South School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Westport and Westport in West Coast.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Canice's School (Westport): 436. Westport South School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Canice's School (Westport) and Westport South School rank in West Coast?
St Canice's School (Westport) is 2nd of 14 and Westport South School is 10th of 14 among full primary schools in West Coast on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).