Netherton School vs Paeroa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherton School
Netherton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
138 students
Paeroa College
Paeroa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
315 students
| Measure | Netherton School Netherton, Waikato | Paeroa College Paeroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 179 | #27 of 58 |
| National rank | #960 of 1,559 | #311 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 138 | 315 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 507 |
| Total roll | 138 | 315 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.9% | 39.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 78.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 51.7% |
| Mฤori students | 16.7% | 46.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 4.4% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Netherton | Paeroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.netherton.school.nz | www.paeroacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNetherton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.6 vs 39.2).
- โขNetherton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 507).
- โขPaeroa College does better on roll size (315 vs 138).
- โขPaeroa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs 6.9%).
- โขPaeroa College is the larger school with 315 students compared with 138.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Netherton School better than Paeroa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Netherton School ranks higher (46.6 vs 39.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Netherton School and Paeroa College?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Netherton and Paeroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Netherton School: 465. Paeroa College: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Netherton School and Paeroa College rank in Waikato?
Netherton School is 97th of 179 and Paeroa College is 27th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).