Piopio Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Piopio, Waikato 3912 · Waitomo District
#108 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1026 of 1,559 nationally
About Piopio Primary School
Piopio Primary School is a state contributing located in Piopio, in the Waitomo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 130 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 108th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 35.4%; pacific students 5.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Piopio; Piopio Primary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)460
- Roll size (10%)130
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.2%
- 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 Piopio Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 460
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 130
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 35.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.4%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Piopio Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Orini Combined School
Taupiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
Ōpoutere School
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117 students
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Piopio Primary School a good school?
Piopio Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #108 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 Piopio Primary School rank in Waikato?
Piopio Primary School ranks #108 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1026 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Piopio Primary School?
Piopio Primary School had 130 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Piopio Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Piopio Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Piopio Primary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Piopio Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.