Schools in Frankton
Hamilton · Waikato
There is 1 school in and around Frankton, Hamilton (Waikato) — 1 primary. St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Frankton ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing22Trajectory49ERO review71
What the record says about Frankton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) is a full primary school serving 479 students in Frankton, Hamilton. The 2020 ERO review found that approximately three quarters of students achieved at or above expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with about half of at-risk Māori learners making accelerated progress. The school's strengths include governance focused on evaluation and improvement, inclusive and caring environments with high student engagement, and senior leadership building collaborative practice and teacher capability. The school achieved a composite score of 71.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Frankton schools
What schools are in Frankton?
Frankton, Hamilton has 1 school on our records (1 primary): St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Frankton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton) ranks highest among Frankton schools (48/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Frankton?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Frankton does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Frankton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Frankton schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).