St Francis School (Thames) vs Thames High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 458 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
| Measure | St Francis School (Thames) Thames, Waikato | Thames High School Thames, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 179 | #33 of 58 |
| National rank | #450 of 1,559 | #349 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 78 | 402 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 409 | 489 |
| Total roll | 78 | 402 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.7% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 6.4% | 37.3% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Thames | Thames |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stfrancis-thames.school.nz | www.thameshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis School (Thames) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.8 vs 34.2).
- •St Francis School (Thames) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (409 vs 489).
- •Thames High School does better on roll size (402 vs 78).
- •St Francis School (Thames) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.7% vs -11%).
- •Thames High School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 78.
- •St Francis School (Thames) is a state integrated school while Thames High School is a state 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 St Francis School (Thames) better than Thames High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis School (Thames) ranks higher (67.8 vs 34.2 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 St Francis School (Thames) and Thames High School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Thames and Thames in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis School (Thames): 409. Thames High School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis School (Thames) and Thames High School rank in Waikato?
St Francis School (Thames) is 27th of 179 and Thames High School is 33rd of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).