Piopio College vs Piopio Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 133 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piopio College
Piopio · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
154 students
Piopio Primary School
Piopio · State contributing · Years 1–6
130 students
| Measure | Piopio College Piopio, Waikato | Piopio Primary School Piopio, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 58 | #108 of 179 |
| National rank | #416 of 486 | #1026 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 154 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 460 |
| Total roll | 154 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.2% | -9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 54.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25% | – |
| Māori students | 50% | 35.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Piopio | Piopio |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.piopio.school.nz | www.schoolground.co.nz/piopioprim |
The verdict
- •Piopio Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.7 vs 23.8).
- •Piopio Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 499).
- •Piopio College does better on roll size (154 vs 130).
- •Piopio College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.2% vs -9.2%).
- •Piopio College is the larger school with 154 students compared with 130.
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 Piopio College better than Piopio Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Piopio Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 23.8 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 Piopio College and Piopio Primary School?
About 133 m in a straight line, between Piopio and Piopio in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Piopio College: 499. Piopio Primary School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Piopio College and Piopio Primary School rank in Waikato?
Piopio College is 48th of 58 and Piopio Primary School is 108th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).