Schools in Taupo District, Waikato (2026)
20 schools · 6,423 students · 18 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 486.
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Ranked schools in Taupo District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 178Hilltop SchoolTaupo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 580 students
- 264St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)Taupo · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 233 students
- 363Taupo SchoolTaupo · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 450 · 459 students
- 456Wairakei SchoolWairakei · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 341 students
- 555Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaupo · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 1,186 students
- 654Marotiri SchoolMarotiri · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 175 students
- 752Lake Taupo Christian SchoolTaupo · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 145 students
- 850Waipahihi SchoolWaipahihi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 354 students
- 946Tauhara CollegeTaupo · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 486 · 664 students
- 1043Taupo IntermediateHilltop · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 472 · 504 students
- 1137Mountview SchoolTaupo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 329 students
- 1236Kuratau SchoolKuratau · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 475 · 91 students
- 1334Tauhara SchoolTauhara · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 275 students
- 1429Whakamaru SchoolWhakamaru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 79 students
- 1526TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki TuwharetoaTaupo · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 194 students
- 1625Te Kura o HirangiTurangi · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 535 · 270 students
- 1720Te Kura o WaitahanuiWaitahanui · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 102 students
- 189Tongariro SchoolTurangi · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 546 · 367 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilltop School Taupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 78.3 Top 25% | 421 | 580 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) Taupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.4 Top 50% | 418 | 233 |
| 3 | Taupo School Taupo · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.2 Top 50% | 450 | 459 |
| 4 | Wairakei School Wairakei · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 55.5 Top 50% | 440 | 341 |
| 5 | Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 55.0 Top 50% | 463 | 1,186 |
| 6 | Marotiri School Marotiri · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.6 Top 50% | 453 | 175 |
| 7 | Lake Taupo Christian School Taupo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 52.1 Top 50% | 464 | 145 |
| 8 | Waipahihi School Waipahihi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 50.0 Top 50% | 451 | 354 |
| 9 | Tauhara College Taupo · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.7 Lower 50% | 486 | 664 |
| 10 | Taupo Intermediate Hilltop · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 43.3 Lower 50% | 472 | 504 |
| 11 | Mountview School Taupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 37.1 Lower 50% | 516 | 329 |
| 12 | Kuratau School Kuratau · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 36.1 Lower 50% | 475 | 91 |
| 13 | Tauhara School Tauhara · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 33.8 Lower 50% | 522 | 275 |
| 14 | Whakamaru School Whakamaru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 29.2 Lower 50% | 494 | 79 |
| 15 | TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa Taupo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 25.9 Lower 50% | 516 | 194 |
| 16 | Te Kura o Hirangi Turangi · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 25.4 Lower 50% | 535 | 270 |
| 17 | Te Kura o Waitahanui Waitahanui · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.4 Lower 50% | 527 | 102 |
| 18 | Tongariro School Turangi · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 9.4 Lower 50% | 546 | 367 |
Other schools in Taupo District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Taupo District?
Hilltop School is the highest-ranked school in Taupo District with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Taupo District?
Taupo District has 20 schools (8 full primary, 4 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 5 composite, 1 intermediate) educating 6,423 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Taupo District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Taupo District is 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.