Maeroa Intermediate vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students
| Measure | Maeroa Intermediate Hamilton, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #133 of 179 | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | #1188 of 1,559 | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 701 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 425 |
| Total roll | 701 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.5% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.8% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.maeroa.school.nz/ | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 36.0).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 495).
- •Maeroa Intermediate does better on roll size (701 vs 486).
- •St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.4% vs -7.5%).
- •Maeroa Intermediate is the larger school with 701 students compared with 486.
- •Maeroa Intermediate 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 Maeroa Intermediate better than St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) ranks higher (70.7 vs 36.0 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 Maeroa Intermediate and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maeroa Intermediate: 495. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maeroa Intermediate and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
Maeroa Intermediate is 133rd of 179 and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is 23rd of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).