Rhode Street School vs St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
212 students
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
486 students
| Measure | Rhode Street School Dinsdale, Waikato | St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) Frankton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #155 of 179 | #23 of 179 |
| National rank | #1395 of 1,559 | #381 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 212 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 537 | 425 |
| Total roll | 212 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.1% | -0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 66% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dinsdale | Frankton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rhodestreet.school.nz | www.stcolumbas.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 27.2).
- โขSt Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 537).
- โขSt Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) does better on roll size (486 vs 212).
- โขRhode Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs -0.4%).
- โขSt Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is the larger school with 486 students compared with 212.
- โขRhode Street 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 Rhode Street 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 27.2 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 Rhode Street School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dinsdale and Frankton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rhode Street School: 537. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton): 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rhode Street School and St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) rank in Waikato?
Rhode Street School is 155th 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).