Aberdeen School vs Fraser High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 540 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students
| Measure | Aberdeen School Dinsdale, Waikato | Fraser High School Dinsdale, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 179 | #31 of 58 |
| National rank | #513 of 1,559 | #338 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 726 | 1,420 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 508 |
| Total roll | 726 | 1,420 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | 3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 61.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 33.9% |
| Māori students | 36.1% | 42.6% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 19.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Dinsdale |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aberdeen.school.nz | www.fraser.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aberdeen School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.5 vs 35.2).
- •Aberdeen School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 508).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll size (1,420 vs 726).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.9% vs 3%).
- •Fraser High School is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 726.
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 Aberdeen School better than Fraser High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aberdeen School ranks higher (64.5 vs 35.2 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 Aberdeen School and Fraser High School?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Dinsdale in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberdeen School: 451. Fraser High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberdeen School and Fraser High School rank in Waikato?
Aberdeen School is 34th of 179 and Fraser High School is 31st of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).