Overview
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Taupo, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,207 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 463 (above-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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTaupo District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3351
MoE School ID167
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,207
European/Pakeha75.1%
Maori32.4%
Pacific4.2%
Asian12.4%
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 EQI463
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)