Hamilton Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rototuna North, Waikato 3281 · Hamilton City
#9 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#126 of 486 nationally
About Hamilton Christian School
Hamilton Christian School is a state integrated composite located in Rototuna North, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 993 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 9th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (89th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.5%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 3.1%.
There are 2 schools in Rototuna North; Hamilton Christian School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)413
- Roll size (10%)993
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)119.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)41.6%
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 Hamilton Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 413
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 993
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 119.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 41.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hamilton Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Hamilton Christian School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Hamilton Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hamilton Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 543 m away
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students · 635 m away
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students · 636 m away
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 1.4 km away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students · 1.8 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students · 1.8 km away
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 1.9 km away
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 2.6 km away
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students · 3.0 km away
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton Christian School a good school?
Hamilton Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 of 58 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 Hamilton Christian School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Christian School ranks #9 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #126 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hamilton Christian School?
Hamilton Christian School had 993 students in 2026, a change of +120% over five years.
Is Hamilton Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hamilton Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Hamilton Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamilton Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.