Overview
Hamilton North School is a state specialist school school in Te Rapa, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 167 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 499 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Hamilton City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSpecialist School
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3241
MoE School ID1732
Student Demographics
Total Roll167
European/Pakeha44.3%
Maori53.9%
Pacific11.4%
Asian18.6%
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 EQI499
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)