Overview
Greymouth High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Greymouth, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 555 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 489 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Grey District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGrey District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7840
MoE School ID303
Student Demographics
Total Roll555
European/Pakeha90.5%
Maori24.9%
Pacific1.8%
Asian3.2%
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 EQI489
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)