Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School vs Hillcrest High School
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 Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students
| Measure | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest, Waikato | Hillcrest High School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 179 | #13 of 58 |
| National rank | #526 of 1,559 | #155 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 121 | 1,801 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 451 |
| Total roll | 121 | 1,801 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.9% | 2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 56% |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.5% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamiltonsda.school.nz | www.hillcrest-high.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.1 vs 61.8).
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 451).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on roll size (1,801 vs 121).
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.9% vs 2.6%).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,801 students compared with 121.
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is a state integrated school while Hillcrest High School is a state 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 Seventh-Day Adventist School better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and Hillcrest High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School: 425. Hillcrest High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and Hillcrest High School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is 36th of 179 and Hillcrest High School is 13th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).