Hamilton North School vs St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.0 km 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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
290 students
| Measure | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #26 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 177 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 407 |
| Total roll | 177 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 54.8% | 11.4% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamnorth.school.nz | www.spc.ac.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 499).
- โขSt Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on roll size (290 vs 177).
- โขHamilton North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs -3.7%).
- โขSt Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is the larger school with 290 students compared with 177.
- โขHamilton North School is a state school while St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton North School: 499. St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton North School and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton North School is unranked and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is 26th of 179 among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).