Fraser High School vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 606 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
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
| Measure | Fraser High School Dinsdale, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 58 | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | #338 of 486 | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,420 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 425 |
| Total roll | 1,420 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.9% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 33.9% | – |
| Māori students | 42.6% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 19.6% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fraser.school.nz | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 35.2).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 508).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll size (1,420 vs 486).
- •Fraser High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.9% vs -0.4%).
- •Fraser High School is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 486.
- •Fraser High 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 Fraser High 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 35.2 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 Fraser High School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 606 m in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fraser High School: 508. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fraser High School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
Fraser High School is 31st of 58 and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is 23rd of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).