Westland High School
140 Hampden Street Hokitika
Westland High School is a Secondary (Year 7-15) located in Hokitika. The school operates under the State authority within the West Coast Region region.
With a roll of approximately 380 students, Westland High School provides a diverse community environment (Co-Educational). Having served the community since January 1876, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.westlandhigh.school.nz.
School Data & Characteristics
- Org Name
- Westland High School
- Telephone
- 03-7556169
- office@westlandhigh.school.nz
- Contact1 Name
- Adrienne Reeves (Acting)
- URL
- http://www.westlandhigh.school.nz
- Add1 Line1
- 140 Hampden Street
- Add1 City
- Hokitika
- Add2 City
- Hokitika
- Urban Rural Indicator
- Small urban area
- Org Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- CoEd Status
- Co-Educational
- Territorial Authority
- Westland District
- Regional Council
- West Coast Region
- Local Office Name
- Nelson Office
- Education Region
- Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast
- Latitude
- -42.717508
- Longitude
- 170.972914
- EQi Index
- 475
- Total
- 380
- DateSchoolOpened
- 1876-01-26
- Status
- Open
- Language of Instruction
- All students taught in English/other setting
- BoardingFacilities
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westland High School answered for parents and students.
What type of school is Westland High School?
Westland High School is a Secondary (Year 7-15) school, operating under the State authority in the West Coast Region region of New Zealand.
Where is Westland High School located?
Westland High School is located in Hokitika, New Zealand. The address is 140 Hampden Street Hokitika.
Is Westland High School a co-educational school?
Westland High School has a Co-Educational enrolment status. This means the school accepts both male and female students.
How many students attend Westland High School?
As of the most recent data, Westland High School has a school roll of approximately 380 students, making it a medium-sized school by New Zealand standards.
How do I contact Westland High School?
You can contact Westland High School by phone on 03-7556169, or by email at office@westlandhigh.school.nz.
Does Westland High School have a website?
Yes, Westland High School has an official website at http://www.westlandhigh.school.nz. You can visit it to find out about enrolments, school events, and community news.
When did Westland High School open?
Westland High School was established and opened its doors in January 1876. It has been serving the local community and the West Coast Region region ever since.
Which local education office oversees Westland High School?
Westland High School falls under the jurisdiction of the Nelson Office local education office, which is part of the West Coast Region Regional Council area.
How do I find Westland High School on a map?
You can find Westland High School using the interactive map on this page (GPS coordinates: -42.717508, 170.972914). Alternatively, open it directly in Google Maps using the link provided below the map.
How do I enrol my child at Westland High School?
To enrol your child at Westland High School, we recommend contacting the school directly on 03-7556169 or emailing office@westlandhigh.school.nz. The school will be able to advise on their enrolment scheme, in-zone requirements, and any available spaces.
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