Bankwood School vs Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students
| Measure | Bankwood School Chartwell, Waikato | Waikato Diocesan School For Girls Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #137 of 179 | #1 of 58 |
| National rank | #1221 of 1,559 | #15 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 346 | 675 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 391 |
| Total roll | 346 | 675 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.5% |
| Māori students | 66.2% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.bankwood.school.nz | www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.0 vs 34.5).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 526).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls does better on roll size (675 vs 346).
- •Bankwood School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.2% vs 1.9%).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is the larger school with 675 students compared with 346.
- •Bankwood School is a state school while Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bankwood School is co-educational and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is girls.
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 Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikato Diocesan School For Girls ranks higher (86.0 vs 34.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bankwood School and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chartwell and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bankwood School: 526. Waikato Diocesan School For Girls: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bankwood School and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls rank in Waikato?
Bankwood School is 137th of 179 and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is 1st of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).