Overview
Hilltop School is a state full primary school in Taupo, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 556 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 421 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Taupo District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3330
MoE School ID1740
Student Demographics
Total Roll556
European/Pakeha77.7%
Maori15.3%
Pacific2.5%
Asian8.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI421
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)