Hamilton Girls' High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hamilton, Waikato 3240 · Hamilton City
#11 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#128 of 486 nationally
About Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton Girls' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Hamilton, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,783 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 11th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.6%; pacific students 14.2%; international students 1.7%.
There are 10 schools in Hamilton; Hamilton Girls' High School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)1,783
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)89.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)67%
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 Girls' High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,783
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 89.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 67%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 31.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hamilton Girls' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Hamilton Girls' High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Hamilton Girls' High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hamilton Girls' High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students · 1.2 km away
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 1.2 km away
Whitiora School
Whitiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.2 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students · 1.6 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,267 students · 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 1.6 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 1.9 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 1.9 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students · 2.1 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Mercury Bay Area School
Whitianga · State composite · Years 1–13
877 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton Girls' High School a good school?
Hamilton Girls' High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Girls' High School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Girls' High School ranks #11 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #128 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hamilton Girls' High School?
Hamilton Girls' High School had 1,783 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Hamilton Girls' High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hamilton Girls' High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hamilton Girls' High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamilton Girls' High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.