Schools in Hillcrest, Waikato (2026)
8 schools · 5,476 students · 6 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 451.
Ranked schools in Hillcrest
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 187Hillcrest Normal SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 397 · 643 students
- 280Berkley Normal Middle SchoolHillcrest · State Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)Equity Index (EQI) 420 · 770 students
- 377St John's College (Hillcrest)Hillcrest · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 428 · 933 students
- 464Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist SchoolHillcrest · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 121 students
- 562Hillcrest High SchoolHillcrest · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 451 · 1,801 students
- 657Silverdale Normal SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 412 students
- 749Knighton Normal SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 476 · 699 students
- 842TKKM o Toku Mapihi MaureaHillcrest · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 97 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Normal School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 86.5 Top 5% | 397 | 643 |
| 2 | Berkley Normal Middle School Hillcrest · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10 | State | 79.6 Top 10% | 420 | 770 |
| 3 | St John's College (Hillcrest) Hillcrest · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 77.1 Top 25% | 428 | 933 |
| 4 | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.1 Top 50% | 425 | 121 |
| 5 | Hillcrest High School Hillcrest · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.8 Top 50% | 451 | 1,801 |
| 6 | Silverdale Normal School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.7 Top 50% | 464 | 412 |
| 7 | Knighton Normal School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.2 Lower 50% | 476 | 699 |
| 8 | TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea Hillcrest · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.5 Lower 50% | 463 | 97 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest Normal School is the highest-ranked school in Hillcrest with a Success Index (NZ) of 86.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has 8 schools (3 contributing, 1 restricted composite (year 7-10), 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 full primary) educating 5,476 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hillcrest?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hillcrest is 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.