Hillcrest High School vs Silverdale Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 268 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,801 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
412 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Hillcrest, Waikato | Silverdale Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 58 | #59 of 179 |
| National rank | #155 of 486 | #705 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,801 | 412 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 464 |
| Total roll | 1,801 | 412 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | 17% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 79.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.9% | 26.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 2.9% |
| International students | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hillcrest-high.school.nz | www.silverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.8 vs 56.7).
- โขHillcrest High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 464).
- โขHillcrest High School does better on roll size (1,801 vs 412).
- โขSilverdale Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs 2.6%).
- โขHillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,801 students compared with 412.
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 Silverdale Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 56.7 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 Silverdale Normal School?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillcrest High School: 451. Silverdale Normal School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillcrest High School and Silverdale Normal School rank in Waikato?
Hillcrest High School is 13th of 58 and Silverdale Normal School is 59th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).