State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Co-ed
Buller High School
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Westport North, Westport, with 358 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Buller High School, Ministry school number 301 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
358students
Buller High School had 358 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 358 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
487EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Buller High School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport North School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 194 | 0.3 km |
| St Canice's School (Westport) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 142 | 0.8 km |
| Westport South School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 231 | 1.7 km |
| Granity School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 30 | 24.4 km |
| Reefton Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 175 | 46.0 km |
| Sacred Heart School (Reefton) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 21 | 46.5 km |
| Barrytown School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 37 | 60.0 km |
| Murchison Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 166 | 60.1 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Buller High School cover?
Buller High School is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Buller High School?
358 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Buller High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Buller High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Buller High School a state school?
Buller High School is a state school.