Silverdale Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Waikato 3216 · Hamilton City
#59 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#705 of 1,559 nationally
About Silverdale Normal School
Silverdale 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 412 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 59th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.5%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 0.2%.
There are 8 schools in Hillcrest; Silverdale Normal School ranks 6th 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%)464
- Roll size (10%)412
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17%
- 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 Silverdale Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 412
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Silverdale Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Silverdale Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students · 268 m away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 652 m away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 1.1 km away
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 · 1.2 km away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 1.7 km away
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 1.7 km away
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students · 2.6 km away
Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 students · 2.8 km away
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Horotiu School
Horotiu · State full primary · Years 1–8
213 students
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Netherton School
Netherton · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Ngutunui School
Puketotara · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Silverdale Normal School a good school?
Silverdale Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #59 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 Silverdale Normal School rank in Waikato?
Silverdale Normal School ranks #59 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #705 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Silverdale Normal School?
Silverdale Normal School had 412 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Silverdale Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Silverdale Normal School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Silverdale Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Silverdale Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.