Frasertown School vs Wairoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 7.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frasertown School
Frasertown ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
113 students
Wairoa College
Wairoa ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
347 students
| Measure | Frasertown School Frasertown, Hawke's Bay | Wairoa College Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 69 | #24 of 25 |
| National rank | #1217 of 1,559 | #472 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 113 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 533 |
| Total roll | 113 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.7% | -16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 59% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 34.6% |
| Mฤori students | 65.5% | 82.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Frasertown | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frasertown.school.nz/ | www.wairoacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขFrasertown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.7 vs 13.9).
- โขFrasertown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 533).
- โขWairoa College does better on roll size (347 vs 113).
- โขFrasertown School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.7% vs -16.1%).
- โขWairoa College is the larger school with 347 students compared with 113.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frasertown School better than Wairoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Frasertown School ranks higher (34.7 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frasertown School and Wairoa College?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Frasertown and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frasertown School: 479. Wairoa College: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frasertown School and Wairoa College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frasertown School is 39th of 69 and Wairoa College is 24th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).