Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School vs Matangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.9 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
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
| Measure | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest, Waikato | Matangi School Matangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 179 | #13 of 179 |
| National rank | #526 of 1,559 | #222 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 121 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 398 |
| Total roll | 121 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.9% | 1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Matangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamiltonsda.school.nz | www.matangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.3 vs 64.1).
- •Matangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 425).
- •Matangi School does better on roll size (192 vs 121).
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.9% vs 1%).
- •Matangi School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 121.
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is a state integrated school while Matangi 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 Matangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matangi School ranks higher (77.3 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 Matangi School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Matangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School: 425. Matangi School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and Matangi School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is 36th of 179 and Matangi School is 13th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).