Hamilton Christian School vs Waipa Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 34 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
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students
| Measure | Hamilton Christian School Rototuna North, Waikato | Waipa Christian School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 58 | #7 of 58 |
| National rank | #126 of 486 | #113 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 993 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 413 | 421 |
| Total roll | 993 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 119.9% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.6% | – |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 14.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna North | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hcswaikato.school.nz | www.waipachristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waipa Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.2 vs 66.4).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 421).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll size (993 vs 111).
- •Hamilton Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (119.9% vs 7.2%).
- •Hamilton Christian School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 111.
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 Waipa Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipa Christian School ranks higher (68.2 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 Waipa Christian School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Rototuna North and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Christian School: 413. Waipa Christian School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Christian School and Waipa Christian School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Christian School is 9th of 58 and Waipa Christian School is 7th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).