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Kumara School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Arahura-Kūmara, Kumara, with 47 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll47at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic473moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural settlement

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Kumara School, Ministry school number 3401 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

47students

Kumara School had 47 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 4698%
Māori 715%
MELAA <5
Pacific <5

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 47 students on the roll, so they sum to about 123%, 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

473EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 473

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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

Kumara 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3401
Address68 Fifth Street, Arahura-Kūmara, Kumara
Territorial authorityWestland District
RegionWest Coast
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1877-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Paroa School (Greymouth) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 169 14.1 km
Karoro School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 170 17.8 km
Greymouth Main School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 183 18.8 km
Greymouth High School Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 522 19.2 km
Kaniere School ContributingYears 1–6 111 19.3 km
Hokitika Primary School ContributingYears 1–6 165 19.3 km
Westland High School Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 404 19.8 km
St Mary's School (Hokitika) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 137 20.2 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 Kumara School cover?

Kumara School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Kumara School?

47 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Kumara School have an enrolment zone?

No. Kumara School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Kumara School a state school?

Kumara School is a state school.

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