Hamilton Boys' High School vs Patricia Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 604 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,267 students
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East · State special school
210 students
| Measure | Hamilton Boys' High School Hamilton, Waikato | Patricia Avenue School Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #5 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #91 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 2,267 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 500 |
| Total roll | 2,267 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58% | – |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 43.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 11.9% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hbhs.school.nz | www.patave.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 500).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on roll size (2,267 vs 210).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs 1.5%).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is the larger school with 2,267 students compared with 210.
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is boys and Patricia Avenue School is co-educational.
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 Hamilton Boys' High School better than Patricia Avenue 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 Hamilton Boys' High School and Patricia Avenue School?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Boys' High School: 429. Patricia Avenue School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Boys' High School and Patricia Avenue School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Boys' High School is 5th of 58 and Patricia Avenue School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).