Hamilton Christian School vs Rototuna Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 635 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
| Measure | Hamilton Christian School Rototuna North, Waikato | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 58 | #12 of 58 |
| National rank | #126 of 486 | #149 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | – |
| Students | 993 | 1,008 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 451 |
| Total roll | 993 | 1,008 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 119.9% | 41.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.9% | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.6% | 61.6% |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| International students | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna North | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hcswaikato.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.4 vs 64.0).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 451).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll size (1,008 vs 993).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (119.9% vs 41.2%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.1% vs 77.9%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 993.
- •Hamilton Christian School is a state integrated school while Rototuna Senior High School is a state 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 Hamilton Christian School better than Rototuna Senior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton Christian School ranks higher (66.4 vs 64.0 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 Hamilton Christian School and Rototuna Senior High School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Rototuna North and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Christian School: 413. Rototuna Senior High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Christian School and Rototuna Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Christian School is 9th of 58 and Rototuna Senior High School is 12th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).