Berkley Normal Middle School
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Berkley Normal Middle School in brief
Berkley Normal Middle School is a large state co-educational composite school (Year 7–10) in Hillcrest, Hamilton, with 806 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 420 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1971.
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Berkley Normal Middle School
26 Berkley Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton
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How enrolment at Berkley Normal Middle School works
- Berkley Normal Middle School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
- Year levels: Year 7–10
- Roll size: Large school
- School website: berkley.school.nz
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What families ask about Berkley Normal Middle School
- Does Berkley Normal Middle School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Berkley Normal Middle School teach?
- Berkley Normal Middle School teaches Year 7–10.
- What is Berkley Normal Middle School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 420. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 806 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1971
- Principal
- Nathan Leith
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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