Hamilton Boys' High School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 735 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
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
| Measure | Hamilton Boys' High School Hamilton, Waikato | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 58 | #4 of 58 |
| National rank | #91 of 486 | #81 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,267 | 933 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 439 |
| Total roll | 2,267 | 933 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 19.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.3% | 90.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58% | 75.1% |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 11.9% |
| International students | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hbhs.school.nz | www.shgcham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (72.4 vs 73.0).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 439).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on roll size (2,267 vs 933).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.2% vs 6.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.3% vs 84.3%).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is the larger school with 2,267 students compared with 933.
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is a state school while Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is boys and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) 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 Hamilton Boys' High School better than Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Boys' High School: 429. Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham): 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Boys' High School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Boys' High School is 5th of 58 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is 4th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).