Aberdeen School vs He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 552 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
726 students
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Aberdeen School Dinsdale, Waikato | He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #34 of 179 | β |
| National rank | #513 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | β |
| Students | 726 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 569 |
| Total roll | 726 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 36.1% | β |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aberdeen.school.nz | www.fraser.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Aberdeen School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 569).
- β’Aberdeen School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs 0%).
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 He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aberdeen School and He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberdeen School: 451. He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberdeen School and He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit rank in Waikato?
Aberdeen School is 34th of 179 and He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).