Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hamilton East, Waikato 3247 · Hamilton City
#15 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#243 of 1,559 nationally
About Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is a state integrated full primary located in Hamilton East, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 625 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 15th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.2%; pacific students 5.9%; international students 1.3%.
There are 5 schools in Hamilton East; Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) ranks 1st of 4 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%)393
- Roll size (10%)625
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.7%
- 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 Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 393
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 625
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) has changed over time.
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Schools near Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 86 m away
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students · 549 m away
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,267 students · 651 m away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 753 m away
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students · 779 m away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 1.3 km away
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 1.4 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 1.6 km away
Southwell School
Claudelands · Private full primary · Years 1–8
653 students · 1.8 km away
Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) a good school?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 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 Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) ranks #15 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #243 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) had 625 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) a primary school or a secondary school?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marian Catholic School (Hamilton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.