Schools in Paeroa
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 8 schools in and around Paeroa (Waikato) — 6 primary, 1 secondary. Hikutaia School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
8 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Paeroa schools by suburb
2 Paeroa suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Paeroa ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory81ERO review68 - View profile →
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Wellbeing89Trajectory59ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing53Trajectory100ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review73 - View profile →
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Wellbeing77Trajectory35ERO review69 - View profile →
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Academic80Outcomes18Retention81Wellbeing4Trajectory100ERO review78 - 7Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · Full Primary · 67 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing46Trajectory41ERO review64 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory6ERO review56
What the record says about Paeroa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa Christian School's August 2024 ERO review found most learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics, with the majority meeting expectations in writing. The school has shown continuous improvement in learner outcomes and demonstrates collaborative leadership that strengthens relationships with parents, whānau, Māori and the wider community. Overall achievement in writing has been identified as an area for improvement.
Full source-linked profile →Paeroa College
Paeroa College has robust internal evaluation and planning practices focused on aspirational integrated curriculum, meaningful engagement, and student wellbeing. The school demonstrates responsive leadership and positive relationships that support student connection and inclusion. With a composite score of 78, ERO and the school are working together to strengthen school-wide evaluation systems supporting student pathways.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Paeroa schools
What schools are in Paeroa?
Paeroa has 8 schools on our records (6 primary, 1 secondary): Paeroa College, Paeroa Christian School, Goldfields School (Paeroa), Hikutaia School, Miller Avenue School, Netherton School, Paeroa Central School, St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Paeroa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hikutaia School ranks highest among Paeroa schools (82/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Paeroa College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Paeroa?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Paeroa does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Paeroa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Paeroa schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).