Schools in Hamilton East, Waikato (2026)
5 schools · 2,853 students · 3 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 454.
Hamilton East, in Waikato, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,853 students. By level there are 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 special school; by sector 3 state, 2 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Hamilton East's schools is 454, below the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) (76.6, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) (73.0, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Hamilton East School (62.3, top 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) (933 students), Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) (625 students), Hamilton East School (554 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Hamilton East
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 177Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)Hamilton East · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 625 students
- 273Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)Hamilton East · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 933 students
- 362Hamilton East SchoolHamilton East · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 454 · 554 students
- 439Peachgrove IntermediateHamilton East · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 531 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 76.6 Top 25% | 393 | 625 |
| 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 East School Hamilton East · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.3 Top 50% | 454 | 554 |
| 4 | Peachgrove Intermediate Hamilton East · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 38.5 Lower 50% | 485 | 531 |
Other schools in Hamilton East
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 Hamilton East?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is the highest-ranked school in Hamilton East with a Success Index (NZ) of 76.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hamilton East?
Hamilton East has 5 schools (1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 special school) educating 2,853 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hamilton East?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hamilton East is 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.