Hamilton North School vs Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students
| Measure | Hamilton North School Te Rapa, Waikato | Waikato Diocesan School For Girls Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #1 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #15 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 177 | 675 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 391 |
| Total roll | 177 | 675 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.5% |
| Māori students | 54.8% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamnorth.school.nz | www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 499).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls does better on roll size (675 vs 177).
- •Hamilton North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs 1.9%).
- •Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is the larger school with 675 students compared with 177.
- •Hamilton North School is a state school while Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton North School is co-educational and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is girls.
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 Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
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 Waikato Diocesan School For Girls?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton North School: 499. Waikato Diocesan School For Girls: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton North School and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls rank in Waikato?
Hamilton North School is unranked and Waikato Diocesan School For Girls is 1st of 58 among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).