Southcity Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Glenview, Waikato 3245 · Waipa District
#6 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#71 of 1,559 nationally
About Southcity Christian School
Southcity Christian School is a state integrated full primary located in Glenview, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 247 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 6th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.5%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Glenview; Southcity Christian School ranks 1st of 3 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%)380
- Roll size (10%)247
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)31.7%
- 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 Southcity Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 380
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 247
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 31.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Southcity Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Southcity Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 340 m away
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students · 644 m away
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students · 1.3 km away
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 1.6 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students · 2.0 km away
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students · 2.0 km away
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 2.9 km away
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 2.9 km away
Frankton School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
732 students · 3.6 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students
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
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southcity Christian School a good school?
Southcity Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Southcity Christian School rank in Waikato?
Southcity Christian School ranks #6 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #71 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Southcity Christian School?
Southcity Christian School had 247 students in 2026, a change of +32% over five years.
Is Southcity Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Southcity Christian School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Southcity Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southcity Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.