Taupo-nui-a-Tia College vs Taupo School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 816 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
| Measure | Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo, Waikato | Taupo School Taupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 58 | #43 of 179 |
| National rank | #199 of 486 | #548 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,186 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 450 |
| Total roll | 1,186 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.2% | 3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.3% | – |
| Māori students | 31.7% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Taupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.taupocollege.ac.nz | www.taupoprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taupo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.2 vs 55.0).
- •Taupo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 463).
- •Taupo-nui-a-Tia College does better on roll size (1,186 vs 459).
- •Taupo-nui-a-Tia College does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.2% vs 3.9%).
- •Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is the larger school with 1,186 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-nui-a-Tia College better than Taupo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupo School ranks higher (63.2 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 Taupo-nui-a-Tia College and Taupo School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Taupo and Taupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College: 463. Taupo School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taupo-nui-a-Tia College and Taupo School rank in Waikato?
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is 15th of 58 and Taupo School is 43rd of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).