Paterangi School vs Pirongia School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students
| Measure | Paterangi School Paterangi, Waikato | Pirongia School Pirongia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 179 | #53 of 179 |
| National rank | #1122 of 1,559 | #628 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 94 | 374 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 432 |
| Total roll | 94 | 374 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.5% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.7% | 21.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paterangi | Pirongia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.paterangi.school.nz | www.pirongia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pirongia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.0 vs 39.5).
- •Pirongia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 467).
- •Pirongia School does better on roll size (374 vs 94).
- •Pirongia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -26.5%).
- •Pirongia School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 94.
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 Paterangi School better than Pirongia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pirongia School ranks higher (60.0 vs 39.5 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 Paterangi School and Pirongia School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Paterangi and Pirongia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paterangi School: 467. Pirongia School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paterangi School and Pirongia School rank in Waikato?
Paterangi School is 125th of 179 and Pirongia School is 53rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).