Overview
Buller High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Westport, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 370 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 487 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Buller District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityBuller District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7866
MoE School ID301
Student Demographics
Total Roll370
European/Pakeha84.9%
Maori24.6%
Pacific2.4%
Asian4.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI487
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)