Buller District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 6 · High school 1 · Other / combined 2
At a glance
- Students
- 1,262 (2026)
- Schools
- 9
Official rating
The official rating for this district is not linked yet.
Check the zoned school for an address
Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (9)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 6
Granity School
Grades Year 1–8 · Granity · Students 31 · Application / selective
Maruia School
Grades Year 1–8 · Maruia · Students 16 · Application / selective
Sacred Heart School (Reefton)
Grades Year 1–8 · Reefton · Students 20 · Application / selective
St Canice's School (Westport)
Grades Year 1–8 · Westport · Students 142 · Application / selective
Westport North School
Grades Year 1–8 · Westport · Students 196 · Application / selective
Westport South School
Grades Year 1–8 · Westport · Students 242 · Zoned
High school 1
Buller High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Westport · Students 348 · Application / selective
Other / combined 2
Karamea Area School
Grades Year 1–13 · Westport · Students 95 · Application / selective
Reefton Area School
Grades Year 1–13 · Reefton · Students 172 · Application / selective
Checklist before renting in this district
Check these before you sign a lease.
Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)
ESL / ELL support
Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
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