Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) vs Peachgrove Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 753 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
625 students
Peachgrove Intermediate
Hamilton East ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
| Measure | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East, Waikato | Peachgrove Intermediate Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 179 | #128 of 179 |
| National rank | #243 of 1,559 | #1140 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 625 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 485 |
| Total roll | 625 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | -1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.2% | 34.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 18.1% |
| International students | 1.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.marian.school.nz | www.peachgrove.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 38.5).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 485).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on roll size (625 vs 531).
- โขPeachgrove Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -1.7%).
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) is the larger school with 625 students compared with 531.
- โขMarian Catholic School (Hamilton) is a state integrated school while Peachgrove Intermediate is a state 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 Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) better than Peachgrove Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) ranks higher (76.6 vs 38.5 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 Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) and Peachgrove Intermediate?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Hamilton East and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton): 393. Peachgrove Intermediate: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) and Peachgrove Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is 15th of 179 and Peachgrove Intermediate is 128th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).