Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hamilton, Waikato 3240 · Hamilton City
#1 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#15 of 486 nationally
About Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) school located in Hamilton, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 675 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 86.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 1st of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (62th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.6%; pacific students 0.9%; international students 2.7%.
There are 10 schools in Hamilton; Waikato Diocesan School For Girls ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)391
- Roll size (10%)675
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)96.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)90.5%
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 Waikato Diocesan School For Girls by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 675
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 96.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 90.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waikato Diocesan School For Girls has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waikato Diocesan School For Girls has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waikato Diocesan School For Girls has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 627 m away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 688 m away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 827 m away
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 961 m away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 1.2 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 1.3 km away
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 1.3 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 1.4 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 1.4 km away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikato Diocesan School For Girls a good school?
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls has a Success Index (NZ) of 86.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 58 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 Waikato Diocesan School For Girls rank in Waikato?
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls ranks #1 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #15 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls had 675 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Waikato Diocesan School For Girls a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) school covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waikato Diocesan School For Girls; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.