Hillcrest High School vs Rototuna Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 10 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Hillcrest, Waikato | Rototuna Senior High School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 58 | #12 of 58 |
| National rank | #155 of 486 | #149 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 11-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 1,801 | 1,008 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 451 |
| Total roll | 1,801 | 1,008 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | 41.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.2% | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56% | 61.6% |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| International students | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hillcrest-high.school.nz | www.rhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rototuna Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 61.8).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on roll size (1,801 vs 1,008).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (41.2% vs 2.6%).
- •Rototuna Senior High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.1% vs 79.2%).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,801 students compared with 1,008.
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 Hillcrest High School better than Rototuna Senior High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Senior High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 61.8 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 Hillcrest High School and Rototuna Senior High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillcrest High School: 451. Rototuna Senior High School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillcrest High School and Rototuna Senior High School rank in Waikato?
Hillcrest High School is 13th of 58 and Rototuna Senior High School is 12th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).