State-integrated · Composite · Co-ed
Lake Taupo Christian School
A state-integrated composite (years 1–13) in Hilltop (Taupo District), Taupo, with 138 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Lake Taupo Christian School, Ministry school number 1139 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
138students
Lake Taupo Christian School had 138 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 138 students on the roll, so they sum to about 115%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
464EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Lake Taupo Christian School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauhara College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 689 | 0.3 km |
| Taupo Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 504 | 0.4 km |
| Tauhara School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 257 | 0.6 km |
| Hilltop School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 578 | 0.9 km |
| Mountview School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 313 | 1.8 km |
| Waipahihi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 349 | 2.6 km |
| Taupo School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 452 | 2.7 km |
| Taupo-nui-a-Tia College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,198 | 2.7 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
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Common questions
What year levels does Lake Taupo Christian School cover?
Lake Taupo Christian School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Lake Taupo Christian School?
138 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Lake Taupo Christian School have an enrolment zone?
No. Lake Taupo Christian School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Lake Taupo Christian School a state school?
Lake Taupo Christian School is a state-integrated school.