Hamilton East School vs Knighton Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 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
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
| Measure | Hamilton East School Hamilton East, Waikato | Knighton Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 179 | #82 of 179 |
| National rank | #577 of 1,559 | #892 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 554 | 699 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 476 |
| Total roll | 554 | 699 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 0.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 36.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 11.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hameast.school.nz | www.kns.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.3 vs 49.2).
- •Hamilton East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 476).
- •Knighton Normal School does better on roll size (699 vs 554).
- •Hamilton East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 0.1%).
- •Knighton Normal School is the larger school with 699 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 Knighton Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton East School ranks higher (62.3 vs 49.2 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 Knighton Normal School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton East School: 454. Knighton Normal School: 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton East School and Knighton Normal School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School is 48th of 179 and Knighton Normal School is 82nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).