He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 624 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton Β· State teen parent unit
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton Β· State integrated full primary Β· Years 1β8
486 students
| Measure | He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit Hamilton, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | β | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | β | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | β | Years 1β8 |
| Students | β | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 425 |
| Total roll | β | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | β | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | β | 7.8% |
| International students | β | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fraser.school.nz | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 569).
- β’He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -0.4%).
- β’He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit 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 He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit better than St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
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 He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Hamilton and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit: 569. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit is unranked and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is 23rd of 179 among teen parent unit schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).