Frankton School vs Koromatua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frankton School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
732 students
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
| Measure | Frankton School Dinsdale, Waikato | Koromatua School Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 179 | #93 of 179 |
| National rank | #952 of 1,559 | #938 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 732 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 473 |
| Total roll | 732 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.9% | 91% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.franktonschool.ac.nz | www.koromatua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (46.9 vs 47.5).
- •Koromatua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 496).
- •Frankton School does better on roll size (732 vs 222).
- •Koromatua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs 1.8%).
- •Frankton School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 222.
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 Frankton School better than Koromatua School?
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 Frankton School and Koromatua School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frankton School: 496. Koromatua School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frankton School and Koromatua School rank in Waikato?
Frankton School is 95th of 179 and Koromatua School is 93rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).