St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) vs Tauhara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) Taupo, Waikato | Tauhara School Tauhara, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 179 | #140 of 179 |
| National rank | #518 of 1,559 | #1247 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 233 | 275 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 522 |
| Total roll | 233 | 275 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 73.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Tauhara |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatstaupo.school.nz | tauharaprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 33.8).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 522).
- •Tauhara School does better on roll size (275 vs 233).
- •Tauhara School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.3% vs -15.2%).
- •Tauhara School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 233.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is a state integrated school while Tauhara 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) better than Tauhara School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) ranks higher (64.4 vs 33.8 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) and Tauhara School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Taupo and Tauhara in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo): 418. Tauhara School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) and Tauhara School rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is 35th of 179 and Tauhara School is 140th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).