Te Paina School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mercer, Waikato 2474 · Waikato District
#160 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1430 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Paina School
Te Paina School is a state full primary located in Mercer, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 62 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 160th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 53.2%; pacific students 14.5%; 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%)513
- Roll size (10%)62
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.6%
- 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 Te Paina School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 513
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 62
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 53.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.5%
- 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 Te Paina School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Paina School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Meremere School
Meremere · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 4.8 km away
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students · 5.2 km away
Mangatawhiri School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
172 students · 9.1 km away
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students · 9.6 km away
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 10 km away
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 10 km away
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students · 11 km away
Bombay School
Bombay · State full primary · Years 1–8
373 students · 11 km away
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students · 13 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students
Te Kura o Tahaaroa
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Paina School a good school?
Te Paina School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #160 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 Te Paina School rank in Waikato?
Te Paina School ranks #160 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1430 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Paina School?
Te Paina School had 62 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Te Paina School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Paina School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Paina School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Paina School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.