Frankton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dinsdale, Waikato 3204 · Hamilton City
#95 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#952 of 1,559 nationally
About Frankton School
Frankton 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 732 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 95th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.9%; pacific students 13.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Dinsdale; Frankton School ranks 2nd 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%)496
- Roll size (10%)732
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.8%
- 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 Frankton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 496
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 732
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 46.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.1%
- 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 Frankton School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Frankton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 673 m away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students · 730 m away
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students · 734 m away
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students · 1.1 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton · State teen parent unit
· 1.1 km away
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 1.6 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 1.9 km away
Whitiora School
Whitiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 2.3 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 2.5 km away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students
Whakamaru School
Whakamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Frankton School a good school?
Frankton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #95 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 Frankton School rank in Waikato?
Frankton School ranks #95 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #952 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Frankton School?
Frankton School had 732 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Frankton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Frankton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Frankton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frankton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.