Overview
Paroa School (Greymouth) is a state full primary school in Paroa, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 166 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 453 (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 ID3472
Student Demographics
Total Roll166
European/Pakeha89.2%
Maori16.3%
Pacific1.2%
Asian6%
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 EQI453
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)