Hukanui School vs St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
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.
Hukanui School
Chartwell ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
899 students
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell ยท Private secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
971 students
| Measure | Hukanui School Chartwell, Waikato | St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) Chartwell, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #39 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 899 | 971 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | โ |
| Total roll | 899 | 971 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | 16.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 97.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 85.3% |
| Mฤori students | 16% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Chartwell |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hukanui.school.nz | www.stpauls.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll size (971 vs 899).
- โขSt Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.6% vs 3%).
- โขSt Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is the larger school with 971 students compared with 899.
- โขHukanui School is a state school while St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHukanui School is co-educational and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is boys.
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 Hukanui School better than St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
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 Hukanui School and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chartwell and Chartwell in Waikato.
How do Hukanui School and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Hukanui School is 1st of 179 and St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).