Bankwood School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Chartwell, Waikato 3248 · Hamilton City
#137 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1221 of 1,559 nationally
About Bankwood School
Bankwood School is a state contributing located in Chartwell, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 346 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 137th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66.2%; pacific students 20.5%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Chartwell; Bankwood School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)526
- Roll size (10%)346
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bankwood School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 346
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 66.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Bankwood School has changed over time.
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Schools near Bankwood School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 721 m away
Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students · 792 m away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 877 m away
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students · 1.2 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 1.2 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.3 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.6 km away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 1.8 km away
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
Kinohaku School
Taharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bankwood School a good school?
Bankwood School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #137 of 179 in Waikato. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bankwood School rank in Waikato?
Bankwood School ranks #137 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1221 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bankwood School?
Bankwood School had 346 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Bankwood School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bankwood School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bankwood School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bankwood School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.