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Pirongia School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Pirongia, Pirongia, with 361 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll361at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic432moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Pirongia School, Ministry school number 1897 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

361students

Pirongia School had 361 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 32791%
Māori 7621%
Pacific 226%
Asian 51%
MELAA 51%
Other <5

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 361 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, 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

432EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 432

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Pirongia School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1897
Address100 Beechey Street, Pirongia, Pirongia
Territorial authorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Language of instructionSome students taught in a Pacific language
BoardingNo
Opened1873-01-26

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Paterangi School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 93 5.6 km
Pokuru School ContributingYears 1–6 137 8.0 km
Te Pahu School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 97 9.2 km
Te Awamutu College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,310 10.0 km
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha CompositeYears 1–13 94 10.0 km
Ngahinapouri School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 185 10.1 km
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 243 10.4 km
Te Awamutu Primary School ContributingYears 1–6 590 10.4 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Pirongia School cover?

Pirongia School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Pirongia School?

361 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Pirongia School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Pirongia School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Pirongia School a state school?

Pirongia School is a state school.

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