David Street School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 924 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Street School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
526 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | David Street School Morrinsville, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 179 | #42 of 179 |
| National rank | #838 of 1,559 | #547 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 526 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 420 |
| Total roll | 526 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.9% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.davidst.school.nz | www.stjoes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.3 vs 51.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 453).
- •David Street School does better on roll size (526 vs 194).
- •David Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -5.9%).
- •David Street School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 194.
- •David Street School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) ranks higher (63.3 vs 51.4 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 David Street School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
David Street School: 453. St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do David Street School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) rank in Waikato?
David Street School is 77th of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is 42nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).