Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) vs Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 86 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
| Measure | Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) Hamilton East, Waikato | Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 179 | #4 of 58 |
| National rank | #243 of 1,559 | #81 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 625 | 933 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 439 |
| Total roll | 625 | 933 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | 19.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 75.1% |
| Māori students | 7.2% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| International students | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton East | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.marian.school.nz | www.shgcham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 73.0).
- •Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 439).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll size (933 vs 625).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.2% vs -1.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is the larger school with 933 students compared with 625.
- •Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is co-educational and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is girls.
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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) ranks higher (76.6 vs 73.0 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 Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)?
About 86 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. Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham): 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) rank in Waikato?
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton) is 15th of 179 and Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) is 4th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).