Overview
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) is a state integrated full primary school in Taupo, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 225 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 418 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Taupo District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3330
MoE School ID1750
Student Demographics
Total Roll225
European/Pakeha64.9%
Maori14.2%
Pacific6.7%
Asian27.6%
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 EQI418
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)