Arohena School vs Morrinsville Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 61 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arohena School
Te Awamutu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
12 students
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
359 students
| Measure | Arohena School Te Awamutu, Waikato | Morrinsville Intermediate Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #81 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #878 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 12 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 478 |
| Total roll | 12 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25% | 24% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | arohena.school.nz | www.mi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMorrinsville Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 33.4).
- โขMorrinsville Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (478 vs 479).
- โขMorrinsville Intermediate does better on roll size (359 vs 12).
- โขArohena School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35% vs 17.2%).
- โขMorrinsville Intermediate is the larger school with 359 students compared with 12.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arohena School better than Morrinsville Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morrinsville Intermediate ranks higher (49.6 vs 33.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arohena School and Morrinsville Intermediate?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arohena School: 479. Morrinsville Intermediate: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arohena School and Morrinsville Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Arohena School is unranked and Morrinsville Intermediate is 81st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).