Hamilton East School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hamilton East, Waikato 3216 · Hamilton City
#48 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#577 of 1,559 nationally
About Hamilton East School
Hamilton East School is a state contributing located in Hamilton East, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 554 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 48th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.2%; pacific students 7.9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Hamilton East; Hamilton East School ranks 3rd of 4 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%)454
- Roll size (10%)554
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.3%
- 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 Hamilton East School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 454
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 554
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.9%
- 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 Hamilton East School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hamilton East School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,267 students · 465 m away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students · 549 m away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 625 m away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 776 m away
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students · 980 m away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 1.2 km away
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 1.4 km away
Southwell School
Claudelands · Private full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.5 km away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 1.8 km away
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Enderley · State composite · Years 1–13
325 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Marotiri School
Marotiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
David Street School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
526 students
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Walton School
Walton · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton East School a good school?
Hamilton East School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 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 Hamilton East School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School ranks #48 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #577 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hamilton East School?
Hamilton East School had 554 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Hamilton East School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hamilton East School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hamilton East School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamilton East School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.