St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taupo, Waikato 3330 · Taupo District
#35 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#518 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is a state integrated 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 233 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 35th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.4%; pacific students 6.9%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Taupo; St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) ranks 2nd 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%)418
- Roll size (10%)233
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.2%
- 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 418
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 233
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students · 1.1 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 1.5 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 1.5 km away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 2.7 km away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 3.7 km away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 3.7 km away
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 3.8 km away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 4.1 km away
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 4.3 km away
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) a good school?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) ranks #35 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #518 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) had 233 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.