Knighton Normal School vs Marian Catholic School (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.
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
699 students
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
625 students
| Measure | Knighton Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 179 | #15 of 179 |
| National rank | #892 of 1,559 | #243 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 699 | 625 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | 393 |
| Total roll | 699 | 625 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 36.2% | 7.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 1.3% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kns.ac.nz | www.marian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 49.2).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 476).
- โขKnighton Normal School does better on roll size (699 vs 625).
- โขKnighton Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.1% vs -1.7%).
- โขKnighton Normal School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 625.
- โขKnighton Normal School is a state school while Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Knighton Normal School better than Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) ranks higher (76.6 vs 49.2 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 Knighton Normal School and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knighton Normal School: 476. Marian Catholic School (Hamilton): 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knighton Normal School and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) rank in Waikato?
Knighton Normal School is 82nd of 179 and Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is 15th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).