New ZealandWaikatoPaeroaPaeroa College

Paeroa College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Paeroa, Waikato · Small urban area
debbieg@paeroacollege.school.nz 07-8627579
Roll341enrolled students
EQI507+52 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI507
vs National+52 (avg 455)
Roll341
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Paeroa College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
507+44
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
341
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
45.5%+13.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5%-6.8pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Paeroa College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Paeroa, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 341 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 507 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hauraki District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHauraki District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3640
MoE School ID113

Student Demographics

Total Roll341
European/Pakeha53.7%
Maori45.5%
Pacific5%
Asian5.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
53.7%
Maori
45.5%
Pacific
5%
Asian
5.6%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI507
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)