Lake Taupo Christian School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 123 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
| Measure | Lake Taupo Christian School Taupo, Waikato | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 58 | #4 of 58 |
| National rank | #221 of 486 | #81 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 145 | 933 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 439 |
| Total roll | 145 | 933 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.6% | 19.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 75.1% |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ltcs.school.nz | www.shgcham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 52.1).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 464).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll size (933 vs 145).
- •Lake Taupo Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs 19.2%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is the larger school with 933 students compared with 145.
- •Lake Taupo Christian School is co-educational and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is girls.
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 Lake Taupo Christian School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) ranks higher (73.0 vs 52.1 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 Lake Taupo Christian School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Taupo and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lake Taupo Christian School: 464. Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham): 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lake Taupo Christian School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) rank in Waikato?
Lake Taupo Christian School is 18th of 58 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is 4th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).