Overview
Hamilton Boys' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Hamilton, Waikato. It is a boys school school. The school has 2,321 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 429 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3240
MoE School ID131
Student Demographics
Total Roll2,321
European/Pakeha60.2%
Maori23%
Pacific8.1%
Asian29.8%
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 EQI429
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)