Hamilton East School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 625 m 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
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
| Measure | Hamilton East School Hamilton East, Waikato | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 179 | #4 of 58 |
| National rank | #577 of 1,559 | #81 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 554 | 933 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 439 |
| Total roll | 554 | 933 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 19.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 75.1% |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hameast.school.nz | www.shgcham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 62.3).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 454).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll size (933 vs 554).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.2% vs 13.3%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is the larger school with 933 students compared with 554.
- •Hamilton East School is a state school while Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton East School is co-educational and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) 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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) ranks higher (73.0 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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton East School: 454. Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham): 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton East School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton East School is 48th of 179 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is 4th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).