Aberdeen School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dinsdale, Waikato 3243 · Hamilton City
#34 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#513 of 1,559 nationally
About Aberdeen School
Aberdeen School is a state contributing located in Dinsdale, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 726 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 34th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 36.1%; pacific students 10.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Dinsdale; Aberdeen School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)726
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Aberdeen School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 726
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 36.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Aberdeen School has changed over time.
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Schools near Aberdeen School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students · 540 m away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton · State teen parent unit
· 552 m away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students · 715 m away
Frankton School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
732 students · 734 m away
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 1.0 km away
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 1.3 km away
Crawshaw School
Nawton · State full primary · Years 1–8
294 students · 1.9 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 1.9 km away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 2.4 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
Waikaretu School
Waikaretu · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aberdeen School a good school?
Aberdeen School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 of 179 in Waikato. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Aberdeen School rank in Waikato?
Aberdeen School ranks #34 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #513 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aberdeen School?
Aberdeen School had 726 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Aberdeen School a primary school or a secondary school?
Aberdeen School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aberdeen School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aberdeen School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.