Taupo Intermediate vs Taupo School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
| Measure | Taupo Intermediate Hilltop, Waikato | Taupo School Taupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 179 | #43 of 179 |
| National rank | #1038 of 1,559 | #548 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 504 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 450 |
| Total roll | 504 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | 3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.7% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hilltop | Taupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.taupointermediate.co.nz | www.taupoprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taupo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.2 vs 43.3).
- •Taupo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 472).
- •Taupo Intermediate does better on roll size (504 vs 459).
- •Taupo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.9% vs -17.6%).
- •Taupo Intermediate is the larger school with 504 students compared with 459.
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 Taupo Intermediate better than Taupo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupo School ranks higher (63.2 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 Taupo Intermediate and Taupo School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hilltop and Taupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taupo Intermediate: 472. Taupo School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taupo Intermediate and Taupo School rank in Waikato?
Taupo Intermediate is 110th of 179 and Taupo School is 43rd of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).