Morrinsville College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Morrinsville, Waikato 3340 · Matamata-Piako District
#20 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#257 of 486 nationally
About Morrinsville College
Morrinsville College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Morrinsville, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 745 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 20th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.5%; pacific students 4%; international students 2.7%.
There are 5 schools in Morrinsville; Morrinsville College ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)481
- Roll size (10%)745
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)76.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49.1%
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 Morrinsville College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 745
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 76.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 25.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Morrinsville College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Morrinsville College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Morrinsville College has changed over time.
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Schools near Morrinsville College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students · 370 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 475 m away
Morrinsville School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 642 m away
David Street School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
526 students · 918 m away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 6.4 km away
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 6.7 km away
Tauhei Combined School
Tauhei · State contributing · Years 1–6
63 students · 11 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 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Morrinsville College a good school?
Morrinsville College has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 58 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 Morrinsville College rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville College ranks #20 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #257 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Morrinsville College?
Morrinsville College had 745 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Morrinsville College a primary school or a secondary school?
Morrinsville College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Morrinsville College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Morrinsville College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.