Hamilton East School vs Marotiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 96 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
Marotiri School
Marotiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
| Measure | Hamilton East School Hamilton East, Waikato | Marotiri School Marotiri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 179 | #70 of 179 |
| National rank | #577 of 1,559 | #786 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 554 | 175 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 453 |
| Total roll | 554 | 175 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Marotiri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hameast.school.nz | www.marotiri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.3 vs 53.6).
- •Marotiri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 454).
- •Hamilton East School does better on roll size (554 vs 175).
- •Hamilton East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 12.1%).
- •Hamilton East School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 175.
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 Marotiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton East School ranks higher (62.3 vs 53.6 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 Marotiri School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Marotiri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton East School: 454. Marotiri School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton East School and Marotiri School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School is 48th of 179 and Marotiri School is 70th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).