Tauhara College

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
101 Invergarry Road, Tauhara, Taupo
650 students
Large school
486
Equity Index · Elevated Needs
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Tauhara College in brief

Tauhara College is a large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in Tauhara, Taupo, with 650 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 486 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1976.

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Tauhara College

101 Invergarry Road, Tauhara, Taupo

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  • Tauhara College has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 9–13
  • Roll size: Large school
  • School website: tauhara.school.nz

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What families ask about Tauhara College

Does Tauhara College have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Tauhara College teach?
Tauhara College teaches Year 9–13.
What is Tauhara College's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 486. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 650 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1976
Principal
Ben Hancock
Urban/rural setting
Medium urban area
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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