Overview
Hillcrest Normal School is a state contributing school in Hillcrest, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 597 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 397 (low 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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3251
MoE School ID1739
Student Demographics
Total Roll597
European/Pakeha39%
Maori11.9%
Pacific3%
Asian44.6%
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 EQI397
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)