Overview
Knighton Normal School is a state contributing school in Hillcrest, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 618 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 476 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3216
MoE School ID1781
Student Demographics
Total Roll618
European/Pakeha21.7%
Maori36.9%
Pacific11.3%
Asian37.9%
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 EQI476
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)