Endeavour School vs Hamilton Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students
| Measure | Endeavour School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato | Hamilton Christian School Rototuna North, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 179 | #9 of 58 |
| National rank | #407 of 1,559 | #126 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 452 | 993 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 413 |
| Total roll | 452 | 993 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | 119.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 41.6% |
| Māori students | 15% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| suburb or town | Flagstaff-Hamilton | Rototuna North |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.endeavour.school.nz | www.hcswaikato.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Endeavour School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.7 vs 66.4).
- •Endeavour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 413).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll size (993 vs 452).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (119.9% vs -6.8%).
- •Hamilton Christian School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 452.
- •Endeavour School is a state school while Hamilton Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Endeavour School better than Hamilton Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Endeavour School ranks higher (69.7 vs 66.4 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 Endeavour School and Hamilton Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff-Hamilton and Rototuna North in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Endeavour School: 411. Hamilton Christian School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Endeavour School and Hamilton Christian School rank in Waikato?
Endeavour School is 24th of 179 and Hamilton Christian School is 9th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).