Coromandel Area School vs Fraser High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 116 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coromandel Area School
Coromandel · State composite · Years 1–13
209 students
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students
| Measure | Coromandel Area School Coromandel, Waikato | Fraser High School Dinsdale, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 58 | #31 of 58 |
| National rank | #444 of 486 | #338 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 209 | 1,420 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 508 |
| Total roll | 209 | 1,420 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | 3.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 45.5% | 61.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 22.7% | 33.9% |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 42.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 19.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Coromandel | Dinsdale |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroarea.school.nz | www.fraser.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fraser High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.2 vs 19.8).
- •Fraser High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 512).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll size (1,420 vs 209).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.9% vs -9.5%).
- •Fraser High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (61.6% vs 45.5%).
- •Fraser High School is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 209.
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 Coromandel Area School better than Fraser High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fraser High School ranks higher (35.2 vs 19.8 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 Coromandel Area School and Fraser High School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Coromandel and Dinsdale in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coromandel Area School: 512. Fraser High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coromandel Area School and Fraser High School rank in Waikato?
Coromandel Area School is 55th of 58 and Fraser High School is 31st of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).