Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
| Measure | Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School Hillcrest, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 179 | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | #526 of 1,559 | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 121 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 425 |
| Total roll | 121 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 118.9% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.7% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hamiltonsda.school.nz | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 64.1).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on roll size (486 vs 121).
- •Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School does better on roll growth (5 years) (118.9% vs -0.4%).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is the larger school with 486 students compared with 121.
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 Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist 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 64.1 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 Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School: 425. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School is 36th of 179 and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is 23rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).