Vardon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Beerescourt, Waikato 3200 · Hamilton City
#76 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#837 of 1,559 nationally
About Vardon School
Vardon School is a state contributing located in Beerescourt, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 361 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 76th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.8%; pacific students 16.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)361
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.7%
- 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 Vardon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 361
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 41.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.9%
- 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 Vardon School has changed over time.
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Schools near Vardon School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 344 m away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 781 m away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 917 m away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 961 m away
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students · 972 m away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.6 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 1.7 km away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 1.8 km away
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Kuratau School
Kuratau · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Vardon School a good school?
Vardon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #76 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 Vardon School rank in Waikato?
Vardon School ranks #76 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #837 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Vardon School?
Vardon School had 361 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Vardon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Vardon School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Vardon School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vardon School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.