Top 3 girls' schools in Waikato (2026)
Single-sex girls' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 3 schools shown.
- 186Waikato Diocesan School For GirlsHamilton · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 391 · 675 students
- 273Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)Hamilton East · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 933 students
- 366Hamilton Girls' High SchoolHamilton · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 463 · 1,783 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waikato Diocesan School For Girls Hamilton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 86.0 Top 5% | 391 | 675 |
| 2 | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 73.0 Top 25% | 439 | 933 |
| 3 | Hamilton Girls' High School Hamilton · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.3 Top 50% | 463 | 1,783 |
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls in Hamilton leads the 2026 list of girls' schools in Waikato with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.0. Of the 3 schools shown, 2 are state integrated, 1 are state.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best girls school in Waikato?
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls in Hamilton ranks first among girls' schools in Waikato with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.0 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 391).
How are girls' schools in Waikato ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.