Harrisville School vs Taupo School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 189 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
| Measure | Harrisville School Tuakau, Waikato | Taupo School Taupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 179 | #43 of 179 |
| National rank | #781 of 1,559 | #548 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 215 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 450 |
| Total roll | 215 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tuakau | Taupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.harrisville.school.nz/ | www.taupoprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taupo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.2 vs 53.7).
- •Taupo School does better on roll size (459 vs 215).
- •Taupo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.9% vs 0.5%).
- •Taupo School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 215.
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 Harrisville School better than Taupo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupo School ranks higher (63.2 vs 53.7 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 Harrisville School and Taupo School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Tuakau and Taupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Harrisville School: 450. Taupo School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Harrisville School and Taupo School rank in Waikato?
Harrisville School is 69th of 179 and Taupo School is 43rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).