Taupaki School vs Waitakere School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.6 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
Waitakere School
Auckland West · State full primary · Years 1–8
420 students
| Measure | Taupaki School Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere School Auckland West, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #182 of 390 | #196 of 390 |
| National rank | #410 of 1,559 | #466 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 249 | 420 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 419 |
| Total roll | 249 | 420 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.1% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Auckland West |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.taupaki.school.nz | www.waitakereprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taupaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.6 vs 66.6).
- •Waitakere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 427).
- •Waitakere School does better on roll size (420 vs 249).
- •Taupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -12.5%).
- •Waitakere School is the larger school with 420 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 Waitakere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupaki School ranks higher (69.6 vs 66.6 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 Waitakere School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Auckland West in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taupaki School: 427. Waitakere School: 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taupaki School and Waitakere School rank in Auckland?
Taupaki School is 182nd of 390 and Waitakere School is 196th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).