Taupo School vs Wairakei School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
Wairakei School
Wairakei · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
| Measure | Taupo School Taupo, Waikato | Wairakei School Wairakei, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 179 | #66 of 179 |
| National rank | #548 of 1,559 | #741 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 459 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 440 |
| Total roll | 459 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.9% | -8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taupo | Wairakei |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.taupoprimary.school.nz | www.wairakeitaupo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Taupo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.2 vs 55.5).
- •Wairakei School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 450).
- •Taupo School does better on roll size (459 vs 341).
- •Taupo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.9% vs -8%).
- •Taupo School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 341.
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 School better than Wairakei School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupo School ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.5 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 School and Wairakei School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Taupo and Wairakei in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taupo School: 450. Wairakei School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taupo School and Wairakei School rank in Waikato?
Taupo School is 43rd of 179 and Wairakei School is 66th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).