State · Composite · Co-ed
Reefton Area School
A state composite (years 1–13) in Reefton, Reefton, with 175 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Reefton Area School, Ministry school number 496 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
175students
Reefton Area School had 175 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 175 students on the roll, so they sum to about 110%, 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
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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
Reefton Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School (Reefton) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 21 | 0.6 km |
| Maruia School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 17 | 30.7 km |
| Awahono School - Grey Valley | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 102 | 37.1 km |
| Westport South School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 231 | 44.4 km |
| St Canice's School (Westport) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 142 | 45.3 km |
| Westport North School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 194 | 45.9 km |
| Buller High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 358 | 46.0 km |
| Barrytown School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 37 | 46.5 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 Reefton Area School cover?
Reefton Area School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Reefton Area School?
175 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Reefton Area School have an enrolment zone?
No. Reefton Area School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Reefton Area School a state school?
Reefton Area School is a state school.