New ZealandWest CoastGreymouthGreymouth Main School

Greymouth Main School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Greymouth, West Coast · Small urban area
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Roll181enrolled students
EQI492+37 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI492
vs National+37 (avg 455)
Roll181
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Greymouth Main School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
492+29
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
181
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
20.4%-11.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
4.4%-7.4pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Greymouth Main School is a state full primary school in Greymouth, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 181 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 492 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGrey District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7805
MoE School ID3361

Student Demographics

Total Roll181
European/Pakeha79%
Maori20.4%
Pacific4.4%
Asian12.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
79%
Maori
20.4%
Pacific
4.4%
Asian
12.7%
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 EQI492
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)