Lake Taupo Christian School
42 Kiddle Drive, Taupo · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #160 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Lake Taupo Christian School as of 2023-07-03. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Taupo looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Lake Taupo Christian School a good school?
Lake Taupo Christian School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Board has attested to meeting requirements in Board Administration, Curriculum, Management of Health, Safety and Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2024-07-15 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets as of May 2024
- Non-compliance identified in reporting on student progress and achievement, specifically regarding reporting to school community on progress of students not achieving or at risk, and progress of Māori students against plans and targets
- Board has taken steps to address identified areas of non-compliance
"reporting based on good quality assessment information to the school community on the progress and achievement of students as a whole and on the progress of students who are not achieving or are at risk of not achieving, including the progress of Māori students against plans and targets."
Trajectory across review cycles
Year-over-year change per dimension based on consecutive ERO reviews.
The school transitioned from a hybrid ACE/NZC curriculum model with broad learning opportunities (2020) to a full transition to the New Zealand Curriculum (2024), representing a significant structural shift. While the 2020 report highlighted strengths in flexible individualised programmes and curriculum alignment, the 2024 report focuses on ongoing curriculum transition with ERO support, suggesting the implementation phase has become more challenging.
2020-10 → 2024-07 diff source
Lake Taupo Christian School shifted from ad-hoc equity systems to a more intentional, strategic approach to equity between 2020 and 2024. The 2020 report identified concerns about lacking school-wide systems to identify at-risk students and failure to meet legal reporting requirements for Māori achievement. The 2024 report demonstrates progress through explicit strategic priorities focused on "barrier-free access" and a commitment to "equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners," supported by stronger leadership and collaborative structures.
2020-10 → 2024-07 diff source
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$2.27M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$112k
Net assets / equity
$0.53M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
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Frequently asked
Is Lake Taupo Christian School a good school?
Lake Taupo Christian School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-07 review identified 3 key findings. Board attested to compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets as of May 2024
How do I enrol my child at Lake Taupo Christian School?
Contact the school directly on 07-3782383, email office@ltcs.school.nz, or visit www.ltcs.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Lake Taupo Christian School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Lake Taupo Christian School has 131 students, with an EQI of 464 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Lake Taupo Christian School in 2024-07, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- ltcs.school.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz