Berkley Normal Middle School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Waikato 3216 · Hamilton City
#8 of 179 restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato
#155 of 1,559 nationally
About Berkley Normal Middle School
Berkley Normal Middle School is a state restricted composite (year 7-10) located in Hillcrest, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–10. In 2026 it enrolled 770 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand and 8th of 179 ranked restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.1%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0.9%.
There are 8 schools in Hillcrest; Berkley Normal Middle School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against restricted composite (year 7-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)420
- Roll size (10%)770
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.3%
- 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 Berkley Normal Middle School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 420
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 770
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Berkley Normal Middle School has changed over time.
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Schools near Berkley Normal Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 572 m away
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students · 1.0 km away
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 1.1 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 1.1 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 1.5 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 1.6 km away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 1.9 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students · 2.9 km away
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Hamilton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
59 students · 3.0 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Puketaha School
Puketaha · State full primary · Years 1–8
304 students
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Berkley Normal Middle School a good school?
Berkley Normal Middle School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Berkley Normal Middle School rank in Waikato?
Berkley Normal Middle School ranks #8 of 179 restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato and #155 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Berkley Normal Middle School?
Berkley Normal Middle School had 770 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Berkley Normal Middle School a primary school or a secondary school?
Berkley Normal Middle School is classified as a restricted composite (year 7-10) covering Years 7–10. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Berkley Normal Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Berkley Normal Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.