Private · Full Primary · Co-ed
Southwell School
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Claudelands, Hamilton, with 646 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Southwell School, Ministry school number 4141 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
646students
Southwell School had 646 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 646 students on the roll, so they sum to about 114%, 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Southwell School.
Who may enrol
Southwell School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa | Composite | Years 1–13 | 312 | 0.4 km |
| Tai Wananga | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 170 | 0.8 km |
| Peachgrove Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 521 | 1.1 km |
| Hamilton Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 2,281 | 1.1 km |
| Patricia Avenue School | Specialist School | — | 211 | 1.3 km |
| Insoll Avenue School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 347 | 1.4 km |
| Hamilton East School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 518 | 1.5 km |
| Fairfield Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 339 | 1.7 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
- Southwell School vs Insoll Avenue School
- Southwell School vs Hamilton East School
- Southwell School vs Fairfield Primary School
Common questions
What year levels does Southwell School cover?
Southwell School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Southwell School?
646 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Southwell School have an enrolment zone?
No. Southwell School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Southwell School a state school?
Southwell School is a private school.