Melville Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Melville, Waikato 3206 · Hamilton City
#148 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1335 of 1,559 nationally
About Melville Primary School
Melville Primary School is a state contributing located in Melville, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 266 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 148th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (77th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 72.9%; pacific students 12%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Melville; Melville Primary School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)537
- Roll size (10%)266
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.4%
- 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 Melville Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 537
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 266
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 72.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12%
- 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 Melville Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Melville Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students · 341 m away
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students · 421 m away
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students · 680 m away
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students · 934 m away
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 1.5 km away
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students · 1.6 km away
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 2.7 km away
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students · 2.8 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
Insoll Avenue School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Crawshaw School
Nawton · State full primary · Years 1–8
294 students
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Melville Primary School a good school?
Melville Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #148 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 Melville Primary School rank in Waikato?
Melville Primary School ranks #148 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1335 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Melville Primary School?
Melville Primary School had 266 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Melville Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Melville Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Melville Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Melville Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.