Hamilton Christian School vs Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km 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
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students
| Measure | Hamilton Christian School Rototuna North, Waikato | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 58 | #6 of 58 |
| National rank | #126 of 486 | #105 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 993 | 190 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 424 |
| Total roll | 993 | 190 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 119.9% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.6% | – |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 29.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna North | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hcswaikato.school.nz | www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.8 vs 66.4).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 424).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll size (993 vs 190).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (119.9% vs 4.4%).
- •Hamilton Christian School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 190.
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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) ranks higher (69.8 vs 66.4 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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rototuna North and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Christian School: 413. Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner): 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Christian School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Christian School is 9th of 58 and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is 6th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).