Tauhara College vs Taupo Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 698 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
| Measure | Tauhara College Taupo, Waikato | Taupo Intermediate Hilltop, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 58 | #110 of 179 |
| National rank | #263 of 486 | #1038 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 664 | 504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 472 |
| Total roll | 664 | 504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.6% | – |
| Māori students | 41.7% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 4.4% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Hilltop |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tauhara.school.nz | www.taupointermediate.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Tauhara College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.7 vs 43.3).
- •Taupo Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 486).
- •Tauhara College does better on roll size (664 vs 504).
- •Tauhara College does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -17.6%).
- •Tauhara College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 504.
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 Tauhara College better than Taupo Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauhara College ranks higher (45.7 vs 43.3 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 Tauhara College and Taupo Intermediate?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Taupo and Hilltop in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauhara College: 486. Taupo Intermediate: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauhara College and Taupo Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Tauhara College is 21st of 58 and Taupo Intermediate is 110th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).