Forest Lake School vs Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Forest Lake, Waikato | Waikato Diocesan School For Girls Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #101 of 179 | #1 of 58 |
| National rank | #991 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 | 386 | 675 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 391 |
| Total roll | 386 | 675 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.5% |
| Māori students | 59.6% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Forest Lake | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.forestlake.school.nz | www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.0 vs 45.4).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 492).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls does better on roll size (675 vs 386).
- •Forest Lake School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.4% vs 1.9%).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is the larger school with 675 students compared with 386.
- •Forest Lake School is a state school while Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake School better than Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikato Diocesan School For Girls ranks higher (86.0 vs 45.4 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 Forest Lake School and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest Lake School: 492. Waikato Diocesan School For Girls: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest Lake School and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls rank in Waikato?
Forest Lake School is 101st of 179 and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is 1st of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).