Paeroa Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paeroa, Waikato 3640 · Hauraki District
About Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa Christian School is a state integrated 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 53 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.3%; pacific students 11.3%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Paeroa; Paeroa Christian School ranks 2nd 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%)459
- Roll size (10%)53
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.1%
- 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 Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 459
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 53
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.3%
- 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 Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paeroa Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Miller Avenue School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
85 students · 849 m away
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 947 m away
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 2.0 km away
Paeroa College
Paeroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 2.6 km away
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 5.7 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 7.4 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 7.9 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 8.0 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
69 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paeroa Christian School a good school?
Paeroa Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Christian School rank in Waikato?
Paeroa Christian School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Paeroa Christian School?
Paeroa Christian School had 53 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Paeroa Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paeroa Christian School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Paeroa Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paeroa Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.