Overview
South Westland Area School is a state composite school in Harihari, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 116 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 480 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Westland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWestland District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralRural settlement
Postcode7884
MoE School ID306
Student Demographics
Total Roll116
European/Pakeha80.2%
Maori17.2%
Pacific4.3%
Asian12.9%
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 EQI480
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)