Schools in Paeroa, Waikato (2026)
6 schools · 673 students · 4 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 518.
Paeroa, in Waikato, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 673 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 special school; by sector 4 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Paeroa's schools is 518, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Paeroa College (39.2, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Miller Avenue School (18.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Paeroa Central School (15.1, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Paeroa College (315 students), Goldfields School (Paeroa) (92 students), Miller Avenue School (85 students).
Ranked schools in Paeroa
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 139Paeroa CollegePaeroa · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 507 · 315 students
- 219Miller Avenue SchoolPaeroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 530 · 85 students
- 315Paeroa Central SchoolPaeroa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 545 · 77 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paeroa College Paeroa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 507 | 315 |
| 2 | Miller Avenue School Paeroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 18.8 Lower 50% | 530 | 85 |
| 3 | Paeroa Central School Paeroa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 15.1 Lower 50% | 545 | 77 |
Other schools in Paeroa
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Paeroa side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Paeroa?
Paeroa College is the highest-ranked school in Paeroa with a Success Index (NZ) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Paeroa?
Paeroa has 6 schools (4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 special school) educating 673 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Paeroa?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Paeroa is 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.