St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) vs Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) Taupo, Waikato | Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 179 | #15 of 58 |
| National rank | #518 of 1,559 | #199 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 233 | 1,186 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 463 |
| Total roll | 233 | 1,186 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 51.3% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 31.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Taupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatstaupo.school.nz | www.taupocollege.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 55.0).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 463).
- •Taupo-nui-a-Tia College does better on roll size (1,186 vs 233).
- •Taupo-nui-a-Tia College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.2% vs -15.2%).
- •Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 233.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is a state integrated school while Taupo-nui-a-Tia 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) better than Taupo-nui-a-Tia College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) ranks higher (64.4 vs 55.0 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) and Taupo-nui-a-Tia College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Taupo and Taupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo): 418. Taupo-nui-a-Tia College: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) and Taupo-nui-a-Tia College rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is 35th of 179 and Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is 15th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).