Schools in Greymouth
Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Greymouth (Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast) — 6 primary, 2 secondary. Karoro School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Greymouth schools by suburb
3 Greymouth suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Greymouth ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing71Trajectory51ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing79Trajectory67ERO review63 - View profile →
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Wellbeing55Trajectory66ERO review76 - View profile →
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Academic71Outcomes24Retention74Wellbeing82Trajectory46ERO review81 - View profile →
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Academic76Outcomes39Retention67Wellbeing0Trajectory57ERO review68 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory67ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory50ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory9ERO review82
What the record says about Greymouth schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Karoro School
Karoro School's 2022 ERO review found the school maintains high expectations for student achievement with experienced and stable staffing and strong leadership. The school demonstrates commitment to equity and has Tikanga and Te Reo Māori integrated across programmes. Some groups of students require additional support in literacy to ensure all students achieve their potential.
Full source-linked profile →Paroa School (Greymouth)
Paroa School's 2023 ERO review found that school leaders and teachers have a clear understanding of acceleration and use this to set expectations for progress. Teachers focus strongly on increasing children's engagement through learning programmes shaped by children's needs, interests, and abilities. The school is inclusive and relationship-focused.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's School (Greymouth)
St Patrick's School received a Board Assurance Review in September 2023. The Board attested to compliance with regulatory requirements across administration, curriculum, health and safety, personnel, finance and assets. However, the ERO identified gaps in workforce safety checking, including failure to verify identity documents and obtain regular Police vets for paid children's workers as required by legislation. No composite score was available.
Full source-linked profile →John Paul II High School
The school's January 2024 board assurance review found the board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key areas. One non-compliance issue was identified regarding identity document checks under the Children's Act 2014, which the board has since addressed. No active Ministry of Education intervention is in place.
Full source-linked profile →Greymouth High School
Greymouth High School's 2023 ERO review identified a need to strengthen outcomes for at-risk students and address disparities in achievement across the school. The school's strengths include a strong emphasis on pastoral support for wellbeing, positive relationships and trust within the school community, and a collaborative senior leadership team. The school currently has a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Cobden School
Cobden School's 2023 ERO review found the school analyses and shares wellbeing and achievement data with its community to inform decision-making. The school demonstrates a collaborative culture focused on improving practice, with links to local iwi Ngāti Waewae supporting professional learning and curriculum development.
Full source-linked profile →Blaketown School
Blaketown School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed in the May 2023 ERO board assurance review. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Greymouth Main School
Greymouth Main School's board assurance review in August 2023 confirmed the school meets all regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements verified. The school has a roll of 217 students across the full primary years.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Greymouth schools
What schools are in Greymouth?
Greymouth has 8 schools on our records (6 primary, 2 secondary): Greymouth High School, John Paul II High School, Blaketown School, Cobden School, Greymouth Main School, Karoro School, Paroa School (Greymouth), St Patrick's School (Greymouth). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Greymouth?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Karoro School ranks highest among Greymouth schools (71/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Greymouth High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Greymouth?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Greymouth does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Greymouth address.
Decile or EQI — how are Greymouth schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).