Taupaki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0782 · Rodney Local Board Area
#182 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#410 of 1,559 nationally
About Taupaki School
Taupaki School is a state full primary located in Henderson, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 249 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 182nd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (75th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.1%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 1.6%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Taupaki School ranks 7th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)427
- Roll size (10%)249
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Taupaki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 249
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Taupaki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taupaki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitakere School
Auckland West · State full primary · Years 1–8
420 students · 3.6 km away
Westbridge Residential School
Royal Heights · State special school
5 students · 4.9 km away
Huapai District School
Huapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
522 students · 5.2 km away
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students · 5.4 km away
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students · 5.6 km away
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
461 students · 5.7 km away
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students · 6.0 km away
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students · 6.0 km away
Birdwood School
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
288 students · 6.5 km away
Timatanga Community School
Whenuapai · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Birkdale North School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Leigh School
Leigh · State contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students
Valley School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students
Waiau Pa School
Waiau Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taupaki School a good school?
Taupaki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #182 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Taupaki School rank in Auckland?
Taupaki School ranks #182 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #410 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taupaki School?
Taupaki School had 249 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Taupaki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taupaki School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taupaki School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taupaki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.