Patea Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Patea, Taranaki 4545 · South Taranaki District
#15 of 16 composite schools in Taranaki
#410 of 486 nationally
About Patea Area School
Patea Area School is a state composite located in Patea, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 184 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 15th of 16 ranked composite schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (52th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 68.5%; pacific students 9.8%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Patea; Patea Area School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)541
- Roll size (10%)184
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)59.1%
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 Patea Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 541
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 184
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 59.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 68.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.8%
- 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 Patea Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Patea Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Patea Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Patea Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Patea)
Patea · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
5 students · 367 m away
Whenuakura School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students · 3.3 km away
Kakaramea School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students · 6.8 km away
Waverley Primary School
Waverley · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
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423 students
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students
Te Paepae o Aotea
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Opunake High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Patea Area School a good school?
Patea Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 of 16 in Taranaki. 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 Patea Area School rank in Taranaki?
Patea Area School ranks #15 of 16 composite schools in Taranaki and #410 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Patea Area School?
Patea Area School had 184 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Patea Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Patea Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Patea Area School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Patea Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.