Hamilton East School vs Hamilton West School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.4 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 West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
| Measure | Hamilton East School Hamilton East, Waikato | Hamilton West School Hamilton West, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 179 | #18 of 179 |
| National rank | #577 of 1,559 | #309 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 554 | 713 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 433 |
| Total roll | 554 | 713 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 16.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hamilton West |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hameast.school.nz | www.hamwest.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hamilton West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 62.3).
- •Hamilton West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 454).
- •Hamilton West School does better on roll size (713 vs 554).
- •Hamilton East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 10.9%).
- •Hamilton West School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 554.
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 West School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton West School ranks higher (73.5 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 West School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Hamilton West in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton East School: 454. Hamilton West School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton East School and Hamilton West School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School is 48th of 179 and Hamilton West School is 18th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).