Aberdeen School vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 715 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
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
| Measure | Aberdeen School Dinsdale, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #34 of 179 | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | #513 of 1,559 | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 726 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 425 |
| Total roll | 726 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.1% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aberdeen.school.nz | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 64.5).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 451).
- •Aberdeen School does better on roll size (726 vs 486).
- •Aberdeen School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -0.4%).
- •Aberdeen School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 486.
- •Aberdeen School is a state school while St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) ranks higher (70.7 vs 64.5 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 Aberdeen School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberdeen School: 451. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberdeen School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
Aberdeen School is 34th of 179 and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is 23rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).