Pārāwai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Parawai, Waikato 3500 · Thames-Coromandel District
#118 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1079 of 1,559 nationally
About Pārāwai School
Pārāwai School is a state full primary school located in Parawai, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 246 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 118th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.5%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 1.6%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)468
- Roll size (10%)246
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8%
- 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 Pārāwai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 468
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 246
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Pārāwai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pārāwai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 1.6 km away
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 1.8 km away
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students · 2.3 km away
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 3.8 km away
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 6.8 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 8.7 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 9.7 km away
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 11 km away
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 13 km away
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Upper Atiamuri School
Atiamuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Roto-O-Rangi School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students
Te Akau School
Te Akau · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pārāwai School a good school?
Pārāwai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #118 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 Pārāwai School rank in Waikato?
Pārāwai School ranks #118 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1079 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pārāwai School?
Pārāwai School had 246 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Pārāwai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pārāwai School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pārāwai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pārāwai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.