Hamilton West School vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
| Measure | Hamilton West School Hamilton West, Waikato | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 179 | #4 of 58 |
| National rank | #309 of 1,559 | #81 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 713 | 933 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 439 |
| Total roll | 713 | 933 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | 19.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 75.1% |
| Māori students | 16.5% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton West | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamwest.school.nz/ | www.shgcham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (73.5 vs 73.0).
- •Hamilton West School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 439).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll size (933 vs 713).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.2% vs 10.9%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is the larger school with 933 students compared with 713.
- •Hamilton West School is a state school while Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton West School is co-educational and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is girls.
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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamilton West School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton West and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton West School: 433. Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham): 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton West School and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton West School is 18th of 179 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is 4th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).