Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Waikato 3283 · Waikato District
#36 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#526 of 1,559 nationally
About Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is a state integrated full primary located in Hillcrest, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 121 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 36th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.7%; pacific students 20.7%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Hillcrest; Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)425
- Roll size (10%)121
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)118.9%
- 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 Seventh-Day Adventist School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 121
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 118.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.7%
- 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 Seventh-Day Adventist School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students · 1.1 km away
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 1.6 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 1.7 km away
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students · 1.8 km away
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Hamilton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
59 students · 2.3 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 2.4 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 2.5 km away
Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 2.6 km away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 2.9 km away
Newstead Model School
Newstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School a good school?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Seventh-Day Adventist School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School ranks #36 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #526 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School had 121 students in 2026, a change of +119% over five years.
Is Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.