Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School vs St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
121 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
253 students
| Measure | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest, Waikato | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 179 | #52 of 179 |
| National rank | #526 of 1,559 | #619 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 121 | 253 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 427 |
| Total roll | 121 | 253 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.9% | -6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamiltonsda.school.nz | www.stpatta.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขHamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.1 vs 60.4).
- โขHamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 427).
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on roll size (253 vs 121).
- โขHamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.9% vs -6.4%).
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is the larger school with 253 students compared with 121.
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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School ranks higher (64.1 vs 60.4 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School: 425. St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is 36th of 179 and St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).