Tauhara College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taupo, Waikato 3351 · Taupo District
#21 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#263 of 486 nationally
About Tauhara College
Tauhara College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Taupo, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 664 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 21st of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.7%; pacific students 6%; international students 1.2%.
There are 8 schools in Taupo; Tauhara College ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)486
- Roll size (10%)664
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.6%
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 Tauhara College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 486
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 664
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 41.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tauhara College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tauhara College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tauhara College has changed over time.
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Schools near Tauhara College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 287 m away
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 698 m away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 785 m away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 1.2 km away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 1.9 km away
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 2.7 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 2.9 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 2.9 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students · 3.2 km away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tauhara College a good school?
Tauhara College has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 Tauhara College rank in Waikato?
Tauhara College ranks #21 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #263 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tauhara College?
Tauhara College had 664 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Tauhara College a primary school or a secondary school?
Tauhara College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tauhara College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tauhara College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.