Schools in Claudelands
Hamilton · Waikato
There is 1 school in and around Claudelands, Hamilton (Waikato) — 1 primary. Southwell School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Claudelands ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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70
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing—Trajectory54ERO review80
What the record says about Claudelands schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Southwell School
Southwell School is a full primary in Claudelands, Hamilton, with a roll of 664 students. The school meets all eight criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. ERO identified strengths in comprehensive safety policies, self-review systems for international students, and quality ESOL and academic support. The school's composite score is 80.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Claudelands schools
What schools are in Claudelands?
Claudelands, Hamilton has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Southwell School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Claudelands?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Southwell School ranks highest among Claudelands schools (70/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Claudelands?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Claudelands does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Claudelands address.
Decile or EQI — how are Claudelands schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).