Overview
Reefton Area School is a state composite school in Reefton, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 165 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 504 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Buller District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityBuller District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7830
MoE School ID496
Student Demographics
Total Roll165
European/Pakeha75.8%
Maori21.8%
Pacific1.2%
Asian7.3%
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 EQI504
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)