Paeroa College

Secondary (Year 9-15) · State

Year levels: 9–13
Total roll: 322
Enrolment zone: Yes
Gender: Co-Educational

Every one of the 305 schools in Waikato Region with a published location. Paeroa College is the marked one. Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0

Where is it, and how do I get in touch?

Address: 15 Te Aroha Road, Paeroa
Territorial authority: Hauraki District
Phone: 07-8627579
Email: debbieg@paeroacollege.school.nz
Website: http://www.paeroacollege.school.nz
Directions: Get directions

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Can my child go here?

This school has an enrolment scheme, so a place is not open to every address. How enrolment zones work

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What would the day look like?

The practical things this school states on its own website — the hours, the uniform, the term dates, and how children get there. These are the school’s own words, not the Ministry’s record and not ERO’s.

Quoted from this school’s own website, as we read it on 13 August 2026. A web page carries no date of its own, so that is the day we read it — not a statement that any of this is still the case. Each line quotes the words it came from.

Uniform: RequiredJunior Uniform Year 9 & Year 10 Paeroa College Junior short sleeve shirt and Paeroa College Junior grey shorts or green skirt with either a Paeroa College jacket or a Paeroa College jersey for winter (or both)
Term dates: Term 1, 2026: Wednesday 28 January - Thursday 2 AprilTerm 1 Wednesday 28 January -Thursday 2 April
Year stated asPaeroa College Term Dates 2026
Term 2, 2026: Tuesday 20 April - Friday 3 JulyTerm 2 Tuesday 20 April - Friday 3 July
Year stated asPaeroa College Term Dates 2026
Term 3, 2026: Monday 20 July - Friday 25 SeptemberTerm 3 Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September
Year stated asPaeroa College Term Dates 2026
Term 4, 2026: Monday 12 October - Wednesday 9 DecemberTerm 4 Monday 12 October - Wednesday 9 December
Year stated asPaeroa College Term Dates 2026
Getting there: The school buses are run by Go Buses. There are changes to some of the routes, so please read both of the below documents carefully. The buses cover the Netherton / Paeroa region as well as Hikutaia.
How to enrol: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKQyFfvX9fy7Id1cXjSgJ9SRRA7Lbr0qkxwmRWEAo2wBAQ1w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117160732042449461811https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKQyFfvX9fy7Id1cXjSgJ9SRRA7Lbr0qkxwmRWEAo2wBAQ1w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117160732042449461811 ( you may need to cut and paste into your browser )

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What does the school say about itself?

Quoted, not summarised. Every school describes itself well, so this is here to be read as the school’s own case rather than as a finding — and a school that states nothing simply has no row.

International students: Accepted, as statedWe accept international students from Year 9 – 13.

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What is on offer beyond the classroom?

The sports, arts, clubs and groups this school names on its own website. Not a complete list of what any school offers, and not a count — a school that names more here has written more down, which is not the same as doing more.

On offer: Pottery ClubPottery Club Pottery club gives students a chance to try something new - to use their hands to create whatever they can imagine, in a calm and supportive environment.
Dungeons and Dragons ClubDungeons and Dragons Club For those who don’t know, Dungeons and Dragons is a Table-Top Role playing game.
Drama ClubDrama Club The club meets at Lunchtime in the Drama Studio.
Duke Of EdinburghDuke Of Edinburgh This is a really exciting opportunity for students Year 10 and over to take part in this international award.
Māori Performing Arts (MPA) Club
Chess ClubOur Chess Club meets twice a week during lunchtime: once for members and once for anyone who just wants to play.
Board Game ClubThe Board Game Club is an afterschool club where students (and teachers) can relax, unwind, and have some screen-free fun playing board games.
Automotive ClubThe School Automotive Club runs one lunchtime each week and gives students the chance to explore their interest in cars and mechanics in a relaxed, hands-on environment.
Pūrakau (local stories) and Rangahau (research) Club
kapa hakaWe are very proud of the Paeroa College kapa haka which has gained regional recognition for its quality and commitment.
BadmintonBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
BasketballBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
FootballBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
HockeyBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
NetballBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
Rugby (Girls and Boys)Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
SoftballBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
SquashBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
Table TennisBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
VolleyballBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
GolfBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
SwimmingBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
Touch RugbyBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
MotoXBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
TriathlonBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,
AthleticsBadminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby (Girls and Boys), Softball, Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, Touch Rugby, MotoX, Triathlon & Athletics,

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Who goes here?

Ethnicity breakdown of the total roll, shown as context. Not ranked, and not compared against any average.

European: 171
Māori: 148
Pacific: 14
Asian: 18
MELAA: 6
Other: 0
International: 3

Roll by year level and age

Shown as context, not ranked, not compared to any average. As at 30 June 2026, from the same annual return as the roll count above.

By year level
	Māori	Pacific	Asian	MELAA	Other	European/ Pākehā	International students	Total
Year 09	42	4	0	0	0	30	0	72
Year 10	38	1	4	1	0	45	0	82
Year 11	38	5	3	1	0	45	0	86
Year 12	32	1	5	2	0	35	3	74
Year 13+	19	0	2	1	2	18	0	42
Total	169	11	14	5	2	173	3	356

By age
	Māori	Pacific	Asian	MELAA	Other	European/ Pākehā	International students	Total
Age 13	31	4	0	0	0	26	0	57
Age 14	45	0	4	1	0	43	0	87
Age 15	37	4	2	1	0	44	0	83
Age 16	32	3	5	2	0	36	3	75
Age 17	19	0	2	0	1	20	0	42
Age 18	5	0	1	1	1	4	0	12
Total	169	11	14	5	2	173	3	356

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0

Academic results

Percentage with NCEA level 1 or above — 2025

87.4%

Paeroa College	87.4%
Waikato Region	84.2%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	88%
State: Not integrated	83.6%
New Zealand	85.2%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	86%
Male	89.2%
Māori	80.5%
Pacific	Not applicable
Asian	Too few to report
MELAA	Too few to report
Other	Not applicable
European/Pākehā	90.5%
Total	87.4%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 1 data (2023-2025)

Percentage with NCEA level 2 or above — 2025

78.2%

Paeroa College	78.2%
Waikato Region	75.7%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	81%
State: Not integrated	75.4%
New Zealand	77.8%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	82%
Male	73%
Māori	70.7%
Pacific	Not applicable
Asian	Too few to report
MELAA	Too few to report
Other	Not applicable
European/Pākehā	81%
Total	78.2%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 2 data (2023-2025)

Percentage with NCEA level 3 or above — 2025

51.7%

Paeroa College	51.7%
Waikato Region	51.3%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	61.8%
State: Not integrated	55.2%
New Zealand	59%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	64%
Male	35.1%
Māori	51.2%
Pacific	Not applicable
Asian	Too few to report
MELAA	Too few to report
Other	Not applicable
European/Pākehā	47.6%
Total	51.7%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison NCEA level 3 data (2023-2025)

Percentage with VP Award — 2025

11.5%

Paeroa College	11.5%
Waikato Region	15.1%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	15.2%
State: Not integrated	14.4%
New Zealand	14.1%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	16%
Male	5.4%
Māori	4.9%
Pacific	Not applicable
Asian	Too few to report
MELAA	Too few to report
Other	Not applicable
European/Pākehā	14.3%
Total	11.5%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison Vocational Pathway data (2023-2025)

Retention

Percentage staying until at least 17th birthday — 2025

74.7%

Paeroa College	74.7%
Waikato Region	77.4%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	83.5%
State: Not integrated	81.4%
New Zealand	83%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	74%
Male	75.7%
Māori	61%
Pacific	Not applicable
Asian	Too few to report
MELAA	Too few to report
Other	Not applicable
European/Pākehā	81%
Total	74.7%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison trend data (2023-2025)

— 2024

not reported

Female	not reported
Male	not reported
Māori	not reported
Pacific	not reported
Asian	not reported
MELAA	not reported
Other	not reported
European/Pākehā	not reported
Total	not reported

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)

— 2023

not reported

Female	not reported
Male	not reported
Māori	not reported
Pacific	not reported
Asian	not reported
MELAA	not reported
Other	not reported
European/Pākehā	not reported
Total	not reported

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)

— 2024

not reported

Female	not reported
Male	not reported
Māori	not reported
Pacific	not reported
Asian	not reported
MELAA	not reported
Other	not reported
European/Pākehā	not reported
Total	not reported

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 1: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education one year after leaving school (2022-2024 leaver cohorts)

— 2023

not reported

Female	not reported
Male	not reported
Māori	not reported
Pacific	not reported
Asian	not reported
MELAA	not reported
Other	not reported
European/Pākehā	not reported
Total	not reported

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: School leavers enrolled in tertiary education two years after leaving school (2021-2023 leaver cohorts)

Student engagement

Age-standardised stand-down rate per 1,000 students — 2024

79.3%

Paeroa College	79.3%
Waikato Region	53.9%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	35.8%
State	40.2%
New Zealand	37.1%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	47.2%
Male	111.8%
Māori	107.8%
Pacific	0%
Asian	79.8%
Other	0%
European/Pākehā	50.3%
Total	79.3%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison stand-down rates data (2024)

Age-standardised suspension rate per 1,000 students — 2024

8.3%

Paeroa College	8.3%
Waikato Region	6.6%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	4%
State	4.5%
New Zealand	4.1%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	5.5%
Male	11.2%
Māori	11.9%
Pacific	0%
Asian	32.8%
Other	0%
European/Pākehā	2.8%
Total	8.3%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison suspension rates data (2024)

Age-standardised exclusion rate per 1,000 students — 2024

Paeroa College	0%
Waikato Region	2.4%
Secondary (Year 9-15)	1.7%
State	1.9%
New Zealand	1.8%

Trend and demographic breakdown

Female	0%
Male	0%
Māori	0%
Pacific	0%
Asian	0%
Other	0%
European/Pākehā	0%
Total	0%

Source: Education Counts, Ministry of Education, CC BY 4.0 — Table 2: Comparison exclusion data (2024)

About the school

Equity Index (EQI): 507
Boarding: No
Language of instruction: All students taught in English/other setting
Urban / rural: Small urban area
Date opened: 31 December 1957

The Equity Index is used by the Ministry to allocate equity funding. It describes the socio-economic barriers a school’s students face, not how good the school is. How the Equity Index works

What did ERO find?

The Education Review Office reviews every school and publishes what it finds in full. We quote ERO’s report here, section by section, in ERO’s own words and order, and link to it. We do not summarise a report, pick a line out of one, or turn one into a score. How ERO reviews schools

Reports ERO holds: 4
Last reviewed: 7 February 2024
Latest report: Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report
Report type: Profile report
Board assurance: The board attested to all areas (7 February 2024)

A board assurance statement is the board’s own account of whether it took all reasonable steps to meet its legal obligations, on the date shown. It is not ERO’s finding. ERO reports separately, in the same report, on any non-compliance it identified during that process.

The board assurance report of 7 February 2024 carries no actions-for-compliance section — the section ERO uses when it names non-compliance it identified. That is what this report contains; it is not ERO saying it found none. Other reports ERO holds for this school may say something different.

The roll ERO recorded, and when

ERO writes a roll into each report it publishes: a count taken for that report, on the day shown, by the review team that was there. The Ministry of Education’s current roll for this school is 322 — the figure at the top of this page, and the one to use for how big the school is now. These are a different measurement by a different body, so they will rarely agree, and a difference between them is not a change in the school.

November 2019
239
Counted while ERO’s review team was at the school. Education Review Office, report of 23 January 2020

This is one count taken for one report. It says what the roll was on that day, and nothing about how the roll has moved.

What ERO wrote in its latest report

This is ERO’s report of 7 February 2024 — “Te Ara Huarau | School Profile Report” — section by section, under ERO’s own headings, in ERO’s own order. Nothing is summarised, shortened or reordered.

Background
This Profile Report was written within nine months of the Education Review Office and Paeroa College working in Te Ara Huarau, an improvement evaluation approach used in most English Medium State and State Integrated Schools. For more information about Te Ara Huarau see ERO’s website. www.ero.govt.nz
Context
Paeroa College, located in the Hauraki District, provides education for students in Years 9 to 13 and Technology education for students in the wider district. The school’s bi-lingual pathway provides an opportunity for students to learn in Te Reo Māori and English. Paeroa College strives to ‘ excell as a courageous, innovative, can-do community’ .
Paeroa College ’s strategic priorities for improving outcomes for learners are to:
provide ākonga with an aspirational, integrated and localised curriculum
empower all ākonga to engage meaningfully in education through regular attendance
prioritise identity, belonging and wellbeing for all.
You can find a copy of the school’s strategic and annual plan on Paeroa College ’s website.
ERO and the school are working together to evaluate the extent to which coherent, school-wide evaluation systems are supporting ongoing refinements that support students to access aspirational, chosen pathways.
The rationale for selecting this evaluation is the school already has robust internal evaluation and planning practices in place. This evaluation provides a further opportunity to refine those practices to support continuous improvement for equitable and excellent outcomes.
The school expects to see equitable and excellent outcomes for all students as a result of:
student information and stakeholder voice being gathered and analysed to inform evaluation of improvement initiatives at all levels of the school
evaluation being used consistently to inform ongoing decision making and strategic planning focused on students accessing aspirational pathways
embedded systems for sustainable, iterative and collaborative evaluation and planning.
Strengths
The school can draw from the following strengths to support its goal for students to access aspirational, chosen pathways:
a highly responsive and increasingly integrated curriculum that is tailored to the needs and interests of learners
leadership that actively pursues its vision for improvement
an environment where positive relationships support connection and inclusion.
Where to next?
Moving forward, the school will prioritise continuing to:
use high quality student achievement information and stakeholder voice to inform evaluation and improvement at all levels of the school
ensure that evaluation findings inform improvement planning in a coherent, iterative and sustainable way
ensure that evaluation and decision making is focused on equitable and excellent outcomes for all.
ERO’s role will be to support the school in its evaluation for improvement cycle to improve outcomes for all learners. ERO will support the school in reporting their progress to the community. The next public report on ERO’s website will be a Te Ara Huarau | School Evaluation Report and is due within three years.
Shelley Booysen Director of Schools
7 February 2024
About the School
The Education Counts website provides further information about the school’s student population, student engagement and student achievement. educationcounts.govt.nz/home

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All 4 reports ERO holds for this school

ERO reviews a school every few years — around four years between reviews is the usual cycle — so an older date here reflects where a school sits in that cycle, not how it is doing.

Source: Education Review Office, CC BY 4.0.

Roll date: 30 June 2026 (2026).