Overview
Westport South School is a state full primary school in Westport, West Coast. It is a co-educational school. The school has 225 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 479 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Buller District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityBuller District
RegionWest Coast
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7825
MoE School ID3236
Student Demographics
Total Roll225
European/Pakeha82.7%
Maori14.7%
Pacific1.3%
Asian6.2%
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 EQI479
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)