David Street School vs Morrinsville Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Street School
Morrinsville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
526 students
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
359 students
| Measure | David Street School Morrinsville, Waikato | Morrinsville Intermediate Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 179 | #81 of 179 |
| National rank | #838 of 1,559 | #878 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 526 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 478 |
| Total roll | 526 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 24.9% | 24% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.davidst.school.nz | www.mi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขDavid Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.4 vs 49.6).
- โขDavid Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 478).
- โขDavid Street School does better on roll size (526 vs 359).
- โขMorrinsville Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs -1%).
- โขDavid Street School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 359.
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 David Street School better than Morrinsville Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), David Street School ranks higher (51.4 vs 49.6 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 David Street School and Morrinsville Intermediate?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
David Street School: 453. Morrinsville Intermediate: 478. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do David Street School and Morrinsville Intermediate rank in Waikato?
David Street School is 77th of 179 and Morrinsville Intermediate is 81st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).