Overview
Hamilton Girls' High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Hamilton, Waikato. It is a girls school school. The school has 1,858 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 463 (above-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 StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3240
MoE School ID132
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,858
European/Pakeha59.8%
Maori32.5%
Pacific14.2%
Asian20.6%
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 EQI463
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)