Schools in Chartwell, Waikato (2026)
4 schools · 3,145 students · 3 state, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 526.
Chartwell, in Waikato, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,145 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Chartwell's schools is 526, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Hukanui School (87.7, top 5% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Bankwood School (34.5, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Fairfield College (25.1, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) (971 students), Fairfield College (929 students), Hukanui School (899 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Chartwell
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 188Hukanui SchoolChartwell · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 899 students
- 235Bankwood SchoolChartwell · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 526 · 346 students
- 325Fairfield CollegeChartwell · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 527 · 929 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hukanui School Chartwell · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.7 Top 5% | 395 | 899 |
| 2 | Bankwood School Chartwell · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.5 Lower 50% | 526 | 346 |
| 3 | Fairfield College Chartwell · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 25.1 Lower 50% | 527 | 929 |
Other schools in Chartwell
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chartwell?
Hukanui School is the highest-ranked school in Chartwell with a Success Index (NZ) of 87.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Chartwell?
Chartwell has 4 schools (2 contributing, 2 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 3,145 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Chartwell?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Chartwell is 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.