Frankton School vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 730 m 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
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
| Measure | Frankton School Dinsdale, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 179 | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | #952 of 1,559 | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 732 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 425 |
| Total roll | 732 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.9% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.franktonschool.ac.nz | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 46.9).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 496).
- •Frankton School does better on roll size (732 vs 486).
- •Frankton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs -0.4%).
- •Frankton School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 486.
- •Frankton 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 Frankton 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 46.9 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 Frankton School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frankton School: 496. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frankton School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
Frankton School is 95th of 179 and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is 23rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).