Hukanui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Chartwell, Waikato 3248 · Hamilton City
#1 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#39 of 1,559 nationally
About Hukanui School
Hukanui School is a state contributing located in Chartwell, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 899 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 1st of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 1.1%.
There are 4 schools in Chartwell; Hukanui School ranks 1st of 3 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%)395
- Roll size (10%)899
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Hukanui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 395
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 899
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hukanui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hukanui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 792 m away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 1.3 km away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 1.6 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students · 1.8 km away
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students · 1.8 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 1.8 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 2.1 km away
Insoll Avenue School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 2.2 km away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hukanui School a good school?
Hukanui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 Hukanui School rank in Waikato?
Hukanui School ranks #1 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #39 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hukanui School?
Hukanui School had 899 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Hukanui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hukanui School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hukanui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hukanui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.