Information for Overseas Students Piopio College Information for Overseas Students Location and Environment Piopio College is located in a rural environment approximately 100 kilometres south of Hamilton on State Highway 3 to New Plymouth. Pastoral farming with a current emphasis on sheep and cattle is the major occupation of the residents. The community is located in the southern Waikato and is close to many unique recreational opportunities such as skiing, blackwater rafting, white water rafting, horse trekking and tramping. The green rolling hills and plateau, limestone outcrops and a wide variety of native and exotic vegetation make this a most attractive and picturesque part of New Zealand. Special Character Piopio College offers quality education in a small intimate 'family style' rural high school.
Strong emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of individual students.
Small classes, well qualified staff and support services are special features. Emphasis is given to empowering students to strive to meet their potential. Non-traditional subjects are now on offer under the National Framework. Piopio College is a national leader in distance education and the use of technological resources to complement student learning. The College offers a wide range of sporting and cultural opportunities to its students.