Bankwood School vs St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 721 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students
| Measure | Bankwood School Chartwell, Waikato | St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #137 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1221 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 346 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | – |
| Total roll | 346 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 16.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 97.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 85.3% |
| Māori students | 66.2% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.bankwood.school.nz | www.stpauls.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll size (971 vs 346).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.6% vs 6.2%).
- •St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is the larger school with 971 students compared with 346.
- •Bankwood School is a state school while St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bankwood School is co-educational and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bankwood School better than St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bankwood School and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Chartwell and Chartwell in Waikato.
How do Bankwood School and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Bankwood School is 137th of 179 and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).