Knighton Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Waikato 3216 · Hamilton City
#82 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#892 of 1,559 nationally
About Knighton Normal School
Knighton Normal School is a state contributing located in Hillcrest, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 699 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 82nd of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.2%; pacific students 11.4%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Hillcrest; Knighton Normal School ranks 7th of 8 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%)476
- Roll size (10%)699
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0.1%
- 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 Knighton Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 476
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 699
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.4%
- 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 Knighton Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Knighton Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 680 m away
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students · 1.1 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 1.3 km away
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 1.3 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 1.3 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students · 1.3 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 1.4 km away
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students · 1.4 km away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,267 students · 1.6 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Kuratau School
Kuratau · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Knighton Normal School a good school?
Knighton Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #82 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 Knighton Normal School rank in Waikato?
Knighton Normal School ranks #82 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #892 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Knighton Normal School?
Knighton Normal School had 699 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Knighton Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Knighton Normal School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Knighton Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Knighton Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.