Overview
Paparoa Range School is a state full primary school in Dobson, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 68 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 516 (high 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/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7805
MoE School ID2106
Student Demographics
Total Roll68
European/Pakeha89.7%
Maori27.9%
Pacific5.9%
Asian4.4%
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 EQI516
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)