Pirongia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pirongia, Waikato 3844 · Waipa District
#53 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#628 of 1,559 nationally
About Pirongia School
Pirongia School is a state full primary located in Pirongia, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 374 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 53rd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.1%; pacific students 6.7%; 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%)432
- Roll size (10%)374
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.1%
- 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 Pirongia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 374
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Pirongia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pirongia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 5.6 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 8.0 km away
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 9.2 km away
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 10.0 km away
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 10 km away
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 10 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 10 km away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 10 km away
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 12 km away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pirongia School a good school?
Pirongia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #53 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 Pirongia School rank in Waikato?
Pirongia School ranks #53 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #628 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pirongia School?
Pirongia School had 374 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Pirongia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pirongia School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pirongia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pirongia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.