Schools in Melville, Waikato (2026)
4 schools · 1,045 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 520.
Melville, in Waikato, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,045 students. By level there are 2 full primary, 2 contributing; by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Melville's schools is 520, above the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) (85.8, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Melville Primary School (29.5, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Deanwell School (28.1, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Deanwell School (375 students), St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) (277 students), Melville Primary School (266 students).
Ranked schools in Melville
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 186St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)Melville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 378 · 277 students
- 230Melville Primary SchoolMelville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 537 · 266 students
- 328Deanwell SchoolMelville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 511 · 375 students
- 423Te Kura Amorangi o WhakawateaMelville · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 520 · 127 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) Melville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 85.8 Top 5% | 378 | 277 |
| 2 | Melville Primary School Melville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 29.5 Lower 50% | 537 | 266 |
| 3 | Deanwell School Melville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 28.1 Lower 50% | 511 | 375 |
| 4 | Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea Melville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.5 Lower 50% | 520 | 127 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Melville?
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) is the highest-ranked school in Melville with a Success Index (NZ) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Melville?
Melville has 4 schools (2 full primary, 2 contributing) educating 1,045 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Melville?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Melville is 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.