Overview
Sacred Heart School (Reefton) is a state integrated full primary school in Reefton, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 28 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 451 (average 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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityBuller District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7830
MoE School ID3219
Student Demographics
Total Roll28
European/Pakeha82.1%
Maori14.3%
Pacific0%
Asian10.7%
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 EQI451
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)