Lake Taupo Christian School vs Tauhara College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 287 m 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
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
| Measure | Lake Taupo Christian School Taupo, Waikato | Tauhara College Taupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 58 | #21 of 58 |
| National rank | #221 of 486 | #263 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 145 | 664 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 486 |
| Total roll | 145 | 664 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.6% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 48.6% |
| Māori students | 15.2% | 41.7% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Taupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ltcs.school.nz | www.tauhara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lake Taupo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.1 vs 45.7).
- •Lake Taupo Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 486).
- •Tauhara College does better on roll size (664 vs 145).
- •Lake Taupo Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs 5.4%).
- •Tauhara College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 145.
- •Lake Taupo Christian School is a state integrated school while Tauhara College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tauhara College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lake Taupo Christian School ranks higher (52.1 vs 45.7 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 Lake Taupo Christian School and Tauhara College?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Taupo and Taupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lake Taupo Christian School: 464. Tauhara College: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lake Taupo Christian School and Tauhara College rank in Waikato?
Lake Taupo Christian School is 18th of 58 and Tauhara College is 21st of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).