State-integrated · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Boys
St John's College (Hillcrest)
A state-integrated secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Hillcrest, Hamilton, with 956 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St John's College (Hillcrest), Ministry school number 136 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
956students
St John's College (Hillcrest) had 956 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 956 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
428EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
St John's College (Hillcrest) does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 96 | 0.7 km |
| Knighton Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 674 | 0.7 km |
| Hillcrest High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,818 | 0.8 km |
| Silverdale Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 380 | 1.1 km |
| Hillcrest Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 626 | 1.1 km |
| Patricia Avenue School | Specialist School | — | 211 | 1.5 km |
| Berkley Normal Middle School | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Years 7–10 | 771 | 1.5 km |
| Peachgrove Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 521 | 1.8 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
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Common questions
What year levels does St John's College (Hillcrest) cover?
St John's College (Hillcrest) is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend St John's College (Hillcrest)?
956 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St John's College (Hillcrest) have an enrolment zone?
No. St John's College (Hillcrest) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St John's College (Hillcrest) a state school?
St John's College (Hillcrest) is a state-integrated school.