Berkley Normal Middle School vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students
| Measure | Berkley Normal Middle School Hillcrest, Waikato | Hillcrest High School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 179 | #13 of 58 |
| National rank | #155 of 1,559 | #155 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–10 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 770 | 1,801 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 451 |
| Total roll | 770 | 1,801 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 56% |
| Māori students | 17.1% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.berkley.school.nz | www.hillcrest-high.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Berkley Normal Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.6 vs 61.8).
- •Berkley Normal Middle School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 451).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on roll size (1,801 vs 770).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs 2.3%).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,801 students compared with 770.
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 Berkley Normal Middle School better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Berkley Normal Middle School ranks higher (79.6 vs 61.8 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 Berkley Normal Middle School and Hillcrest High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Berkley Normal Middle School: 420. Hillcrest High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Berkley Normal Middle School and Hillcrest High School rank in Waikato?
Berkley Normal Middle School is 8th of 179 and Hillcrest High School is 13th of 58 among restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).