Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
122 Spa Road, Taupo · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,402 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College has a composite score of 64. Most students achieve NCEA Levels 1 and 2, with a large majority reaching Level 3, though just under half achieve University Entrance and outcomes for Māori students are not yet equitable. Less than half of Year 9 and 10 students are making expected progress in foundational literacy and numeracy, and attendance remains below the government target. Leadership fosters a culture committed to quality teaching and equity, with culturally responsive practices embedding and a focus on giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Taupo looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Taupo-nui-a-Tia College a good school?
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College scores 64/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership fosters a culture committed to quality teaching and equity and excellence in learner outcomes
- Culturally responsive and relational teaching and learning practices are embedding
- School leaders are focused on giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on building a strong sense of belonging for all
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
L1 82% · L2 75% · UE 58% · near band median (n=84) · why? ▼ hide
Uni 21% · Te Pūkenga 9% · Industry 19% · above band median (n=81) · why? ▼ hide
72% to Y13 · below band median (n=86) · why? ▼ hide
standdowns 35.8/1k · suspensions 4.3/1k · exclusions 0.5/1k · below band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+15.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
64/100 from ERO review 2025-02 · bottom quartile of band (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 64/100.
Latest ERO review
2025-02-26 · Sharon Kelly, ERO
- Most students achieve NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and a large majority achieve Level 3; just under half achieve University Entrance and outcomes for Māori students are not yet equitable.
- Less than half of students in Years 9 and 10 are making expected progress; improving foundational literacy and numeracy remains a priority.
- Less than half of students attend school regularly; the government's target for regular attendance has yet to be achieved.
- Culturally responsive and relational teaching and learning practices are embedding, with curriculum initiatives drawing on te ao Māori contexts focused on building sense of belonging and identity.
- Leaders work collaboratively and use evidence to plan and implement strategies designed to improve achievement and wellbeing with a focus on giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
"Leadership fosters a culture committed to quality teaching and equity and excellence in learner outcomes."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2022–2025. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$16.46M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$170k
Net assets / equity
$3.18M
2 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
NCEA achievement
School leavers with NCEA at each level. National average is ~85% (Level 1).
NCEA Level 1 · 2024
82.1%
165 of 201 leavers
-2.7pt vs prior year
NCEA Level 2 · 2024
74.6%
150 of 201 leavers
+1.0pt vs prior year
University Entrance · 2024
58.2%
117 of 201 leavers
+14.0pt vs prior year
Data: Ministry of Education / Education Counts, CC-BY-4.0
Stay-on rate
Percentage of students who stay at school until at least their 17th birthday — the standard NZ proxy for Year-9-to-Year-13 retention.
71.6%
2024 cohort · 201 students
0.0pt vs 2023
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
35.8
68 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
4.3
10 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.5
1 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Vocational Pathway Awards
School leavers achieving Vocational Pathway Awards by industry sector (2024).
- Service Industries 16
- Creative Industries 13
- Manufacturing and Technology 7
- Social and Community Services 3
- Construction and Infrastructure 1
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$12.18M
Per-student funding · 2022
$10,539
2018
$8.2M
2019
$8.6M
2020
$10.2M
2021
$9.7M
2022
$12.2M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 09 285
- Year 10 230
- Year 11 307
- Year 12 225
- Year 13+ 188
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 74.7%
- Māori 30.9%
- Asian 11.9%
- Pacific 4.3%
- Other / MELAA 2.9%
- International 1.6%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
122 Spa Road, Taupo. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Taupo-nui-a-Tia College.
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Frequently asked
Is Taupo-nui-a-Tia College a good school?
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College scores 64/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2025-02 review identified 5 key findings. Most students achieve NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and a large majority achieve Level 3; just under half achieve University Entrance and outcomes for Māori students are not yet equitable.
How do I enrol my child at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College?
Contact the school directly on 07-3761100, email mail@taupocollege.ac.nz, or visit www.taupocollege.ac.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College has 1,156 students, with an EQI of 463 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Taupo-nui-a-Tia College in 2025-02, signed by Sharon Kelly. 5 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
- taupocollege.ibcdn.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- taupocollege.ac.nz
- crimestats.co.nz