Hamilton North School vs St Andrews Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 167 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa ยท State special school
177 students
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa ยท State restricted composite (year 7-10) ยท Years 7โ10
137 students
| Measure | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato | St Andrews Middle School Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #166 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #1472 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ10 |
| Students | 177 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 541 |
| Total roll | 177 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 21.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 54.8% | 65% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamnorth.school.nz | www.standrewsmiddle.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHamilton North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 541).
- โขHamilton North School does better on roll size (177 vs 137).
- โขSt Andrews Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.9% vs 6.7%).
- โขHamilton North School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 137.
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 North School better than St Andrews Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamilton North School and St Andrews Middle School?
About 167 m in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton North School: 499. St Andrews Middle School: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton North School and St Andrews Middle School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton North School is unranked and St Andrews Middle School is 166th of 179 among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).