Overview
Berkley Normal Middle School is a state restricted composite (year 7-10) school in Hillcrest, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 766 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 420 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hamilton City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeRestricted Composite (Year 7-10)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3216
MoE School ID1695
Student Demographics
Total Roll766
European/Pakeha57.2%
Maori17.8%
Pacific6.1%
Asian27.4%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI420
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)