Paeroa Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paeroa, Waikato 3600 · Hauraki District
#178 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1548 of 1,559 nationally
About Paeroa Central School
Paeroa Central School is a state full primary located in Paeroa, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 77 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 15.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 178th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 90.9%; pacific students 22.1%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Paeroa; Paeroa Central School ranks 5th of 5 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%)545
- Roll size (10%)77
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-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 Paeroa Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 545
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 77
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 90.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 22.1%
- 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 Paeroa Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paeroa Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 528 m away
Paeroa College
Paeroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students · 770 m away
Miller Avenue School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
85 students · 1.2 km away
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 1.3 km away
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 2.0 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 6.0 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 6.0 km away
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 7.5 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 8.8 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Horohoro School
Horohoro · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students
Huntly School (Waikato)
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paeroa Central School a good school?
Paeroa Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 15.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #178 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Paeroa Central School rank in Waikato?
Paeroa Central School ranks #178 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1548 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paeroa Central School?
Paeroa Central School had 77 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Paeroa Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paeroa Central School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paeroa Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paeroa Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.