Lake Taupo Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taupo, Waikato 3330 · Taupo District
#18 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#221 of 486 nationally
About Lake Taupo Christian School
Lake Taupo Christian School is a state integrated composite located in Taupo, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 145 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 18th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (58th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.2%; pacific students 10.3%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Taupo; Lake Taupo Christian School ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)464
- Roll size (10%)145
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.6%
- 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 Lake Taupo Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 145
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.3%
- 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 Lake Taupo Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lake Taupo Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 287 m away
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 419 m away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 641 m away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 932 m away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 1.8 km away
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 2.6 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 2.7 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 2.7 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students · 3.0 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Taupo Christian School a good school?
Lake Taupo Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 58 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 Lake Taupo Christian School rank in Waikato?
Lake Taupo Christian School ranks #18 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #221 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lake Taupo Christian School?
Lake Taupo Christian School had 145 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Lake Taupo Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lake Taupo Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Lake Taupo Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lake Taupo Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.