Frankton School vs Wharepapa South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 46 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
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Frankton School Dinsdale, Waikato | Wharepapa South School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #952 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 732 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 496 | 496 |
| Total roll | 732 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.9% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.franktonschool.ac.nz | www.wharepapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Frankton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 28.6).
- •Frankton School does better on roll size (732 vs 28).
- •Wharepapa South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs 1.8%).
- •Frankton School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 28.
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 Wharepapa South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Frankton School ranks higher (46.9 vs 28.6 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 Wharepapa South School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Frankton School: 496. Wharepapa South School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Frankton School and Wharepapa South School rank in Waikato?
Frankton School is 95th of 179 and Wharepapa South School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).