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
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)