Schools in Taupo, Waikato (2026)
8 schools · 3,790 students · 6 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 464.
Ranked schools in Taupo
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
- 455Taupo-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaupo · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 1,186 students
- 552Lake Taupo Christian SchoolTaupo · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 145 students
- 646Tauhara CollegeTaupo · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 486 · 664 students
- 737Mountview SchoolTaupo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 329 students
- 826TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki TuwharetoaTaupo · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 194 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 | Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 55.0 Top 50% | 463 | 1,186 |
| 5 | Lake Taupo Christian School Taupo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 52.1 Top 50% | 464 | 145 |
| 6 | Tauhara College Taupo · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.7 Lower 50% | 486 | 664 |
| 7 | Mountview School Taupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 37.1 Lower 50% | 516 | 329 |
| 8 | TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa Taupo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 25.9 Lower 50% | 516 | 194 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Taupo?
Hilltop School is the highest-ranked school in Taupo 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?
Taupo has 8 schools (3 full primary, 1 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 composite) educating 3,790 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Taupo?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Taupo is 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.