Hamilton North School vs Te Kōpuku High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #377 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 177 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 525 |
| Total roll | 177 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 33.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 35% |
| Māori students | 54.8% | 95.1% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamnorth.school.nz | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home |
The verdict
- •Hamilton North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 525).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll size (348 vs 177).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs 6.7%).
- •Te Kōpuku High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 177.
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 Te Kōpuku High?
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 Te Kōpuku High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton North School: 499. Te Kōpuku High: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton North School and Te Kōpuku High rank in Waikato?
Hamilton North School is unranked and Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).