Glenview School (Hamilton) vs Southcity Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students
| Measure | Glenview School (Hamilton) Glenview, Waikato | Southcity Christian School Glenview, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #67 of 179 | #6 of 179 |
| National rank | #759 of 1,559 | #71 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 428 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 469 | 380 |
| Total roll | 428 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.4% | 31.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 39% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Glenview |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.glenview.school.nz/ | www.southcity.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Southcity Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.9 vs 54.7).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 469).
- •Glenview School (Hamilton) does better on roll size (428 vs 247).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.7% vs 8.4%).
- •Glenview School (Hamilton) is the larger school with 428 students compared with 247.
- •Glenview School (Hamilton) is a state school while Southcity 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 Glenview School (Hamilton) better than Southcity Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southcity Christian School ranks higher (83.9 vs 54.7 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 Glenview School (Hamilton) and Southcity Christian School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Glenview and Glenview in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenview School (Hamilton): 469. Southcity Christian School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenview School (Hamilton) and Southcity Christian School rank in Waikato?
Glenview School (Hamilton) is 67th of 179 and Southcity Christian School is 6th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).