Fraser High School vs Nawton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 556 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
| Measure | Fraser High School Dinsdale, Waikato | Nawton School Nawton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 58 | #136 of 179 |
| National rank | #338 of 486 | #1214 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,420 | 521 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 535 |
| Total roll | 1,420 | 521 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 33.9% | – |
| Māori students | 42.6% | 80% |
| Pacific students | 19.6% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Nawton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fraser.school.nz | www.nawton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (35.2 vs 34.8).
- •Fraser High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 535).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll size (1,420 vs 521).
- •Nawton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs 3.9%).
- •Fraser High School is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 521.
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 Fraser High School better than Nawton 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 Fraser High School and Nawton School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Nawton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fraser High School: 508. Nawton School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fraser High School and Nawton School rank in Waikato?
Fraser High School is 31st of 58 and Nawton School is 136th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).