Forest Lake School vs Hamilton North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
386 students
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa ยท State special school
177 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Forest Lake, Waikato | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #101 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #991 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 386 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 499 |
| Total roll | 386 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 59.6% | 54.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Forest Lake | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.forestlake.school.nz | www.hamnorth.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขForest Lake School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 499).
- โขForest Lake School does better on roll size (386 vs 177).
- โขHamilton North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs 2.4%).
- โขForest Lake School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 177.
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 Forest Lake School better than Hamilton North School?
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 Forest Lake School and Hamilton North School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest Lake School: 492. Hamilton North School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest Lake School and Hamilton North School rank in Waikato?
Forest Lake School is 101st of 179 and Hamilton North School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).