Peria School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaitaia, Northland 0482 · Far North District
#44 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1319 of 1,559 nationally
About Peria School
Peria School is a state full primary located in Kaitaia, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 71 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 44th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 57.7%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Kaitaia; Peria School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)498
- Roll size (10%)71
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)57.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Peria School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 498
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 71
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 57.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 57.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Peria School has changed over time.
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Schools near Peria School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students · 12 km away
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students · 13 km away
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 13 km away
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
Taipa · Charter composite · Years 1–13
147 students · 14 km away
Mangamuka School
Mangamuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
13 students · 14 km away
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
170 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Poroti School
Poroti · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Ruawai Primary School
Ruawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Peria School a good school?
Peria School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #44 of 72 in Northland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Peria School rank in Northland?
Peria School ranks #44 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1319 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Peria School?
Peria School had 71 students in 2026, a change of +58% over five years.
Is Peria School a primary school or a secondary school?
Peria School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Peria School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Peria School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.