Tauhara College vs Waipahihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.7 km 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
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
| Measure | Tauhara College Taupo, Waikato | Waipahihi School Waipahihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 58 | #79 of 179 |
| National rank | #263 of 486 | #867 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 664 | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 486 | 451 |
| Total roll | 664 | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.6% | – |
| Māori students | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 3.1% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Waipahihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tauhara.school.nz | www.waipahihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waipahihi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.0 vs 45.7).
- •Waipahihi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 486).
- •Tauhara College does better on roll size (664 vs 354).
- •Tauhara College does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -9.7%).
- •Tauhara College is the larger school with 664 students compared with 354.
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 Waipahihi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipahihi School ranks higher (50.0 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 Tauhara College and Waipahihi School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Taupo and Waipahihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauhara College: 486. Waipahihi School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauhara College and Waipahihi School rank in Waikato?
Tauhara College is 21st of 58 and Waipahihi School is 79th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).