Lake Taupo Christian School vs Waipahihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
145 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
354 students
| Measure | Lake Taupo Christian School Taupo, Waikato | Waipahihi School Waipahihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 58 | #79 of 179 |
| National rank | #221 of 486 | #867 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 145 | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 451 |
| Total roll | 145 | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.6% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.2% | 35.3% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Waipahihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ltcs.school.nz | www.waipahihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขLake Taupo Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.1 vs 50.0).
- โขWaipahihi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 464).
- โขWaipahihi School does better on roll size (354 vs 145).
- โขLake Taupo Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs -9.7%).
- โขWaipahihi School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 145.
- โขLake Taupo Christian School is a state integrated school while Waipahihi School 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 Waipahihi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lake Taupo Christian School ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.0 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 Waipahihi School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Taupo and Waipahihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lake Taupo Christian School: 464. Waipahihi School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lake Taupo Christian School and Waipahihi School rank in Waikato?
Lake Taupo Christian School is 18th of 58 and Waipahihi School is 79th of 179 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).