Overview
Hillcrest High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Hillcrest, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,859 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 451 (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 StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3251
MoE School ID138
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,859
European/Pakeha52.3%
Maori15.7%
Pacific5.2%
Asian32.4%
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 EQI451
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)