Hillcrest Normal School vs Matangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato | Matangi School Matangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #4 of 179 | #13 of 179 |
| National rank | #47 of 1,559 | #222 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 643 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 398 |
| Total roll | 643 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | 1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Matangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hillcrestnormal.school.nz | www.matangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.5 vs 77.3).
- •Hillcrest Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 398).
- •Hillcrest Normal School does better on roll size (643 vs 192).
- •Hillcrest Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs 1%).
- •Hillcrest Normal School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 192.
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 Normal School better than Matangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillcrest Normal School ranks higher (86.5 vs 77.3 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 Normal School and Matangi School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Matangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillcrest Normal School: 397. Matangi School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillcrest Normal School and Matangi School rank in Waikato?
Hillcrest Normal School is 4th of 179 and Matangi School is 13th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).