Frimley School vs Lindisfarne College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 362 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frimley School
Frimley · State contributing · Years 1–6
472 students
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
| Measure | Frimley School Frimley, Hawke's Bay | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #34 of 69 | #3 of 25 |
| National rank | #1053 of 1,559 | #29 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 472 | 562 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 398 |
| Total roll | 472 | 562 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | 12.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 84.9% |
| Māori students | 41.1% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Frimley | Stortford Lodge |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.frimley.school.nz | www.lindisfarne.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 42.5).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 473).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll size (562 vs 472).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -6.5%).
- •Lindisfarne College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 472.
- •Frimley School is a state school while Lindisfarne College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Frimley School is co-educational and Lindisfarne College is boys.
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 Frimley School better than Lindisfarne College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lindisfarne College ranks higher (82.6 vs 42.5 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 Frimley School and Lindisfarne College?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Frimley and Stortford Lodge in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frimley School: 473. Lindisfarne College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frimley School and Lindisfarne College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Frimley School is 34th of 69 and Lindisfarne College is 3rd of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).