Hamilton East School vs Peachgrove Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 776 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
554 students
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
| Measure | Hamilton East School Hamilton East, Waikato | Peachgrove Intermediate Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 179 | #128 of 179 |
| National rank | #577 of 1,559 | #1140 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 554 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 485 |
| Total roll | 554 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31.2% | 34.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 18.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hameast.school.nz | www.peachgrove.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHamilton East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.3 vs 38.5).
- โขHamilton East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 485).
- โขHamilton East School does better on roll size (554 vs 531).
- โขHamilton East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs -1.1%).
- โขHamilton East School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 531.
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 Peachgrove Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton East School ranks higher (62.3 vs 38.5 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 Peachgrove Intermediate?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton East School: 454. Peachgrove Intermediate: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton East School and Peachgrove Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School is 48th of 179 and Peachgrove Intermediate is 128th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).