Hamilton West School vs Melville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
| Measure | Hamilton West School Hamilton West, Waikato | Melville Primary School Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 179 | #148 of 179 |
| National rank | #309 of 1,559 | #1335 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 713 | 266 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 537 |
| Total roll | 713 | 266 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | 19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.5% | 72.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 12% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton West | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamwest.school.nz/ | www.melville.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hamilton West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 29.5).
- •Hamilton West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 537).
- •Hamilton West School does better on roll size (713 vs 266).
- •Melville Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.4% vs 10.9%).
- •Hamilton West School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 266.
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 West School better than Melville Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hamilton West School ranks higher (73.5 vs 29.5 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 West School and Melville Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hamilton West and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton West School: 433. Melville Primary School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton West School and Melville Primary School rank in Waikato?
Hamilton West School is 18th of 179 and Melville Primary School is 148th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).