Hamilton Boys' High School vs Southwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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
Southwell School
Claudelands · Private full primary · Years 1–8
653 students
| Measure | Hamilton Boys' High School Hamilton, Waikato | Southwell School Claudelands, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #5 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #91 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 2,267 | 653 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | – |
| Total roll | 2,267 | 653 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58% | – |
| Māori students | 22.5% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Claudelands |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hbhs.school.nz | www.southwell.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on roll size (2,267 vs 653).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs 3%).
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is the larger school with 2,267 students compared with 653.
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is a state school while Southwell School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton Boys' High School is boys and Southwell 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 Southwell 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 Southwell School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Claudelands in Waikato.
How do Hamilton Boys' High School and Southwell School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Boys' High School is 5th of 58 and Southwell School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).