Schools in Hamilton East
Hamilton · Waikato
There are 5 schools in and around Hamilton East, Hamilton (Waikato) — 2 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) 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.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Hamilton East 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.
- 1Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 917 students · EQI 420–449
View profile →80
/ 100 composite
Academic86Outcomes61Retention92Wellbeing87Trajectory74ERO review85 - 2Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · Full Primary · 637 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing98Trajectory48ERO review75 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing79Trajectory52ERO review77 - View profile →
53
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing44Trajectory49ERO review64 - View profile →
46
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory67ERO review72
What the record says about Hamilton East schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Sacred Heart Girls' College is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects. The school effectively supports international students' learning and wellbeing, with 12 international students enrolled at the time of review, and provides opportunities for participation in sport and cultural activities. The school is actively reviewing its provision for international students against the Code.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hamilton East schools
What schools are in Hamilton East?
Hamilton East, Hamilton has 5 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham), Hamilton East School, Patricia Avenue School, Peachgrove Intermediate, Marian Catholic School (Hamilton). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hamilton East?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham) ranks highest among Hamilton East schools (80/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Hamilton East?
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 Hamilton East 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 Hamilton East address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hamilton East 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).