Piopio College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Piopio, Waikato 3912 · Waitomo District
#48 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato
#416 of 486 nationally
About Piopio College
Piopio College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Piopio, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 154 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 48th of 58 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (36th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50%; pacific students 7.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Piopio; Piopio College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)499
- Roll size (10%)154
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)54.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)25%
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 Piopio College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 499
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 154
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 54.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 25%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 50%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Piopio College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Piopio College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Piopio College has changed over time.
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Schools near Piopio College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kauwhata College
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Te Aroha College
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Paeroa College
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315 students
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Piopio College a good school?
Piopio College has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 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 Piopio College rank in Waikato?
Piopio College ranks #48 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato and #416 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Piopio College?
Piopio College had 154 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Piopio College a primary school or a secondary school?
Piopio College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Piopio College?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Piopio College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.