Taupo School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taupo, Waikato 3330 · Taupo District
#43 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#548 of 1,559 nationally
About Taupo School
Taupo School is a state contributing located in Taupo, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 459 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42.7%; pacific students 6.5%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Taupo; Taupo School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)450
- Roll size (10%)459
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.9%
- 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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 450
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 459
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.5%
- 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 School has changed over time.
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Schools near Taupo School
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 · 710 m away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 816 m away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students · 1.5 km away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 1.7 km away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 2.2 km away
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 2.3 km away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 2.4 km away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 2.7 km away
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 2.9 km away
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Otaua School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
230 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taupo School a good school?
Taupo School has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 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 School rank in Waikato?
Taupo School ranks #43 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #548 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taupo School?
Taupo School had 459 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Taupo School a primary school or a secondary school?
Taupo School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taupo School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taupo School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.