Overview
Aberdeen School is a state contributing school in Dinsdale, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 682 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 451 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hamilton City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHamilton City
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode3243
MoE School ID1680
Student Demographics
Total Roll682
European/Pakeha58.8%
Maori36.8%
Pacific10.6%
Asian22.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI451
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)