Hamilton East School vs Hamilton Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
| Measure | Hamilton East School Hamilton East, Waikato | Hamilton Girls' High School Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 179 | #11 of 58 |
| National rank | #577 of 1,559 | #128 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 554 | 1,783 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 463 |
| Total roll | 554 | 1,783 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 89.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 67% |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 31.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hameast.school.nz | www.hghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.3 vs 62.3).
- •Hamilton East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 463).
- •Hamilton Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,783 vs 554).
- •Hamilton East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 5.8%).
- •Hamilton Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,783 students compared with 554.
- •Hamilton East School is co-educational and Hamilton Girls' High School 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 East School better than Hamilton Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton Girls' High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 62.3 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 East School and Hamilton Girls' High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton East School: 454. Hamilton Girls' High School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton East School and Hamilton Girls' High School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School is 48th of 179 and Hamilton Girls' High School is 11th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).