Taupo Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hilltop, Waikato 3330 · Taupo District
#110 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato
#1038 of 1,559 nationally
About Taupo Intermediate
Taupo Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Hilltop, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 504 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 110th of 179 ranked intermediate schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.7%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)504
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.6%
- 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 Taupo Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 504
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- 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 Taupo Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Taupo Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 419 m away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 549 m away
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 698 m away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 758 m away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 1.7 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 2.3 km away
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 2.4 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 2.4 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 · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taupo Intermediate a good school?
Taupo Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #110 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 Taupo Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Taupo Intermediate ranks #110 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato and #1038 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taupo Intermediate?
Taupo Intermediate had 504 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Taupo Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Taupo Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taupo Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taupo Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.