Schools in Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty (2026)
2 schools · 909 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 529.
Hillcrest, in Bay of Plenty, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 909 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Malfroy School (32.9, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Rotorua Girls' High School (26.5, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rotorua Girls' High School (605 students), Malfroy School (304 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Hillcrest
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 133Malfroy SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 529 · 304 students
- 227Rotorua Girls' High SchoolHillcrest · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 522 · 605 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfroy School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.9 Lower 50% | 529 | 304 |
| 2 | Rotorua Girls' High School Hillcrest · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 26.5 Lower 50% | 522 | 605 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hillcrest?
Malfroy School is the highest-ranked school in Hillcrest with a Success Index (NZ) of 32.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 909 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hillcrest?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hillcrest is 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.