Aberdeen School vs Waipahihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 127 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
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
| Measure | Aberdeen School Dinsdale, Waikato | Waipahihi School Waipahihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 179 | #79 of 179 |
| National rank | #513 of 1,559 | #867 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 726 | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 451 | 451 |
| Total roll | 726 | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Waipahihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aberdeen.school.nz | www.waipahihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aberdeen School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.5 vs 50.0).
- •Aberdeen School does better on roll size (726 vs 354).
- •Aberdeen School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -9.7%).
- •Aberdeen School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 354.
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 Waipahihi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aberdeen School ranks higher (64.5 vs 50.0 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 Waipahihi School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Waipahihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aberdeen School: 451. Waipahihi School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aberdeen School and Waipahihi School rank in Waikato?
Aberdeen School is 34th of 179 and Waipahihi School is 79th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).