Paeroa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paeroa, Waikato 3640 · Hauraki District
#27 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#311 of 486 nationally
About Paeroa College
Paeroa College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Paeroa, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 315 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 27th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.3%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 1%.
There are 6 schools in Paeroa; Paeroa College ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)507
- Roll size (10%)315
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)39.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)78.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)51.7%
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 College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 507
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 315
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 39.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 78.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 51.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 46.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Paeroa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Paeroa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Paeroa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Paeroa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 770 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 921 m away
Miller Avenue School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
85 students · 1.5 km away
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 1.7 km away
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 2.1 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 5.4 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 6.3 km away
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 7.3 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 9.3 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students
Coromandel Area School
Coromandel · State composite · Years 1–13
209 students
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
500 students
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paeroa College a good school?
Paeroa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 of 58 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 College rank in Waikato?
Paeroa College ranks #27 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #311 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paeroa College?
Paeroa College had 315 students in 2026, a change of +40% over five years.
Is Paeroa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Paeroa College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paeroa College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paeroa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.