David Street School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Morrinsville, Waikato 3300 · Matamata-Piako District
#77 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#838 of 1,559 nationally
About David Street School
David Street School is a state contributing located in Morrinsville, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 526 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 77th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.9%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Morrinsville; David Street School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)453
- Roll size (10%)526
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for David Street School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 526
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at David Street School has changed over time.
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Schools near David Street School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Morrinsville School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 585 m away
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students · 918 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 924 m away
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students · 1.0 km away
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 6.0 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 7.2 km away
Tauhei Combined School
Tauhei · State contributing · Years 1–6
63 students · 9.9 km away
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students · 11 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Waitoa · State composite · Years 1–13
140 students · 13 km away
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Marotiri School
Marotiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
Waikaretu School
Waikaretu · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Frequently asked questions
Is David Street School a good school?
David Street School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #77 of 179 in Waikato. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does David Street School rank in Waikato?
David Street School ranks #77 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #838 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend David Street School?
David Street School had 526 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is David Street School a primary school or a secondary school?
David Street School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near David Street School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of David Street School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.