Hilltop School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taupo, Waikato 3330 · Taupo District
#9 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#195 of 1,559 nationally
About Hilltop School
Hilltop School is a state full primary located in Taupo, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 580 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 9th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16%; pacific students 2.6%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Taupo; Hilltop School ranks 1st of 8 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%)421
- Roll size (10%)580
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.6%
- 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 Hilltop School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 580
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hilltop School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hilltop School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 549 m away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 932 m away
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 1.2 km away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 1.3 km away
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 1.9 km away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 2.0 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 2.2 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 2.5 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students · 2.7 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Puketaha School
Puketaha · State full primary · Years 1–8
304 students
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hilltop School a good school?
Hilltop School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Hilltop School rank in Waikato?
Hilltop School ranks #9 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #195 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hilltop School?
Hilltop School had 580 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Hilltop School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hilltop School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hilltop School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hilltop School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.