Aberdeen School vs Rhode Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
| Measure | Aberdeen School Dinsdale, Waikato | Rhode Street School Dinsdale, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 179 | #155 of 179 |
| National rank | #513 of 1,559 | #1395 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 726 | 212 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 537 |
| Total roll | 726 | 212 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | 13.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.1% | 66% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Dinsdale |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aberdeen.school.nz | www.rhodestreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aberdeen School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.5 vs 27.2).
- •Aberdeen School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 537).
- •Aberdeen School does better on roll size (726 vs 212).
- •Rhode Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs 3%).
- •Aberdeen School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 212.
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 Rhode Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aberdeen School ranks higher (64.5 vs 27.2 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 Rhode Street School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Dinsdale in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberdeen School: 451. Rhode Street School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberdeen School and Rhode Street School rank in Waikato?
Aberdeen School is 34th of 179 and Rhode Street School is 155th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).