Top 25 state integrated schools in Waikato (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 25 schools shown.
- 186Waikato Diocesan School For GirlsHamilton · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 391 · 675 students
- 286St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)Melville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 378 · 277 students
- 384Southcity Christian SchoolGlenview · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 380 · 247 students
- 483St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)Fairfield · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 346 students
- 578St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)Cambridge · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 202 students
- 677St John's College (Hillcrest)Hillcrest · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 428 · 933 students
- 777Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)Hamilton East · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 625 students
- 873Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)Hamilton East · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 933 students
- 971St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)Frankton · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 486 students
- 1070Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)Rototuna · State integrated Composite (Year 1-10)Equity Index (EQI) 424 · 190 students
- 1168St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)Te Rapa · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 290 students
- 1268Waipa Christian SchoolTe Awamutu · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 111 students
- 1368Matamata Christian SchoolMatamata · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 142 students
- 1468St Francis School (Thames)Thames · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 409 · 78 students
- 1566Hamilton Christian SchoolRototuna North · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 413 · 993 students
- 1664St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)Taupo · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 418 · 233 students
- 1764Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist SchoolHillcrest · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 121 students
- 1863St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)Morrinsville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 194 students
- 1960St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)Te Awamutu · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 427 · 253 students
- 2052Lake Taupo Christian SchoolTaupo · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 145 students
- 2148St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)Te Aroha · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 446 · 63 students
- 2248St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)Huntly · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 457 · 96 students
- 2347St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti)Te Kuiti · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 69 students
- 2446St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)Putaruru · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 455 · 177 students
- 2545St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)Ngaruawahia · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 117 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 | St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) Melville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 85.8 Top 5% | 378 | 277 |
| 3 | Southcity Christian School Glenview · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 83.9 Top 5% | 380 | 247 |
| 4 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield) Fairfield · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 82.6 Top 5% | 399 | 346 |
| 5 | St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) Cambridge · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 77.5 Top 25% | 399 | 202 |
| 6 | St John's College (Hillcrest) Hillcrest · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 77.1 Top 25% | 428 | 933 |
| 7 | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 76.6 Top 25% | 393 | 625 |
| 8 | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 73.0 Top 25% | 439 | 933 |
| 9 | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 70.7 Top 25% | 425 | 486 |
| 10 | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna · Composite (Year 1-10) · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 69.8 Top 25% | 424 | 190 |
| 11 | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 68.3 Top 25% | 407 | 290 |
| 12 | Waipa Christian School Te Awamutu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 68.2 Top 25% | 421 | 111 |
| 13 | Matamata Christian School Matamata · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 68.1 Top 25% | 425 | 142 |
| 14 | St Francis School (Thames) Thames · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 67.8 Top 25% | 409 | 78 |
| 15 | Hamilton Christian School Rototuna North · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 66.4 Top 50% | 413 | 993 |
| 16 | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo) Taupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.4 Top 50% | 418 | 233 |
| 17 | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.1 Top 50% | 425 | 121 |
| 18 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) Morrinsville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 63.3 Top 50% | 420 | 194 |
| 19 | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 60.4 Top 50% | 427 | 253 |
| 20 | Lake Taupo Christian School Taupo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 52.1 Top 50% | 464 | 145 |
| 21 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 48.4 Lower 50% | 446 | 63 |
| 22 | St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) Huntly · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 47.6 Lower 50% | 457 | 96 |
| 23 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Kuiti) Te Kuiti · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.9 Lower 50% | 449 | 69 |
| 24 | St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru) Putaruru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 46.4 Lower 50% | 455 | 177 |
| 25 | St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) Ngaruawahia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 44.8 Lower 50% | 456 | 117 |
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls in Hamilton leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Waikato with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.0. Of the 25 schools shown, 25 are state integrated.
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 integrated school in Waikato?
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls in Hamilton ranks first among state integrated schools in Waikato with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.0 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 391).
How are state integrated 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.