New ZealandWest CoastGreymouthKaroro School

Karoro School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Greymouth, West Coast · Small urban area
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Roll163enrolled students
EQI447-8 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI447
vs National-8 (avg 455)
Roll163
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Karoro School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
447-16
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
163
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
14.1%-17.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.8%-10pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Karoro School is a state full primary school in Greymouth, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 163 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 447 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). 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 SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityGrey District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7805
MoE School ID3394

Student Demographics

Total Roll163
European/Pakeha85.9%
Maori14.1%
Pacific1.8%
Asian6.1%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
85.9%
Maori
14.1%
Pacific
1.8%
Asian
6.1%
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 EQI447
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)