Overview
Westland High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) school in Hokitika, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 416 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 475 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Westland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityWestland District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7810
MoE School ID305
Student Demographics
Total Roll416
European/Pakeha84.1%
Maori25.7%
Pacific3.4%
Asian6.7%
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 EQI475
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)