Hamilton North School vs Vardon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 917 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
Vardon School
Beerescourt ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
361 students
| Measure | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato | Vardon School Beerescourt, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #76 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #837 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 177 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 474 |
| Total roll | 177 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 54.8% | 41.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 16.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Beerescourt |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamnorth.school.nz | www.vardon.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขVardon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 499).
- โขVardon School does better on roll size (361 vs 177).
- โขVardon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs 6.7%).
- โขVardon School is the larger school with 361 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 Vardon 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 Vardon School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Beerescourt in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton North School: 499. Vardon School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton North School and Vardon School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton North School is unranked and Vardon School is 76th of 179 among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).