State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Piopio College
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Aria, Piopio, with 159 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Piopio College, Ministry school number 162 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
159students
Piopio College had 159 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 159 students on the roll, so they sum to about 133%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Piopio College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piopio Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 124 | 0.1 km |
| Āria School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 45 | 10.4 km |
| Pukenui School (Te Kuiti) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 128 | 19.4 km |
| Te Wharekura o Maniapoto | Composite | Years 1–13 | 126 | 19.7 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 66 | 19.7 km |
| Te Kuiti High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 304 | 19.9 km |
| Te Kuiti Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 325 | 20.4 km |
| Centennial Park School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 76 | 20.6 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Piopio College vs Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
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Common questions
What year levels does Piopio College cover?
Piopio College is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Piopio College?
159 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Piopio College have an enrolment zone?
No. Piopio College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Piopio College a state school?
Piopio College is a state school.