Taupaki School vs Waimauku School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taupaki School
Henderson · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Waimauku School
Waimauku · State full primary · Years 1–8
690 students
| Measure | Taupaki School Henderson, Auckland | Waimauku School Waimauku, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #182 of 390 | #163 of 390 |
| National rank | #410 of 1,559 | #327 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 249 | 690 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 406 |
| Total roll | 249 | 690 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | -10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.1% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Waimauku |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.taupaki.school.nz | www.waimauku.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waimauku School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.9 vs 69.6).
- •Waimauku School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (406 vs 427).
- •Waimauku School does better on roll size (690 vs 249).
- •Taupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -10.5%).
- •Waimauku School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 249.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taupaki School better than Waimauku School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waimauku School ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Taupaki School and Waimauku School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Waimauku in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taupaki School: 427. Waimauku School: 406. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taupaki School and Waimauku School rank in Auckland?
Taupaki School is 182nd of 390 and Waimauku School is 163rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).