Schools in Piopio, Waikato (2026)
2 schools · 284 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 499.
Piopio, in Waikato, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 284 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Piopio Primary School (43.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Piopio College (23.8, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Piopio College (154 students), Piopio Primary School (130 students).
Ranked schools in Piopio
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 144Piopio Primary SchoolPiopio · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 130 students
- 224Piopio CollegePiopio · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 499 · 154 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piopio Primary School Piopio · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.7 Lower 50% | 460 | 130 |
| 2 | Piopio College Piopio · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 23.8 Lower 50% | 499 | 154 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Piopio?
Piopio Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Piopio with a Success Index (NZ) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Piopio?
Piopio has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 284 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Piopio?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Piopio is 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.