Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School vs Hillcrest Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.6 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 Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
| Measure | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest, Waikato | Hillcrest Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #36 of 179 | #4 of 179 |
| National rank | #526 of 1,559 | #47 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 121 | 643 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 397 |
| Total roll | 121 | 643 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.9% | 4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamiltonsda.school.nz | www.hillcrestnormal.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.5 vs 64.1).
- •Hillcrest Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 425).
- •Hillcrest Normal School does better on roll size (643 vs 121).
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.9% vs 4.7%).
- •Hillcrest Normal School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 121.
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is a state integrated school while Hillcrest Normal 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 Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillcrest Normal School ranks higher (86.5 vs 64.1 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 Normal School?
About 1.6 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 Normal School: 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and Hillcrest Normal School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is 36th of 179 and Hillcrest Normal School is 4th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).