Paterangi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paterangi, Waikato 3883 · Waipa District
#125 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1122 of 1,559 nationally
About Paterangi School
Paterangi School is a state full primary located in Paterangi, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 94 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 125th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.7%; pacific students 2.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)467
- Roll size (10%)94
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-26.5%
- 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 Paterangi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 94
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -26.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.1%
- 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 Paterangi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paterangi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 5.6 km away
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 6.8 km away
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 8.0 km away
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 8.6 km away
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 8.8 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 9.2 km away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 9.5 km away
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 9.7 km away
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 10 km away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students
Upper Atiamuri School
Atiamuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Roto-O-Rangi School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Te Akau School
Te Akau · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paterangi School a good school?
Paterangi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #125 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 Paterangi School rank in Waikato?
Paterangi School ranks #125 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1122 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paterangi School?
Paterangi School had 94 students in 2026, a change of -26% over five years.
Is Paterangi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paterangi School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paterangi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paterangi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.