Hamilton Girls' High School vs Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students
| Measure | Hamilton Girls' High School Hamilton, Waikato | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #11 of 58 | #15 of 179 |
| National rank | #128 of 486 | #243 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,783 | 625 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 393 |
| Total roll | 1,783 | 625 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.8% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67% | – |
| Māori students | 31.6% | 7.2% |
| Pacific students | 14.2% | 5.9% |
| International students | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hghs.school.nz | www.marian.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 66.3).
- •Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 463).
- •Hamilton Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,783 vs 625).
- •Hamilton Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.8% vs -1.7%).
- •Hamilton Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,783 students compared with 625.
- •Hamilton Girls' High School is a state school while Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton Girls' High School is girls and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is co-educational.
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 Girls' High School better than Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) ranks higher (76.6 vs 66.3 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 Girls' High School and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Girls' High School: 463. Marian Catholic School (Hamilton): 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Girls' High School and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Girls' High School is 11th of 58 and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is 15th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).