Deanwell School vs Koromatua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
| Measure | Deanwell School Melville, Waikato | Koromatua School Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 179 | #93 of 179 |
| National rank | #1365 of 1,559 | #938 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 375 | 222 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 473 |
| Total roll | 375 | 222 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 52.3% | 91% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Melville | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.deanwell.school.nz/ | www.koromatua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Koromatua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.5 vs 28.1).
- •Koromatua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 511).
- •Deanwell School does better on roll size (375 vs 222).
- •Koromatua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -1.4%).
- •Deanwell School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 222.
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 Deanwell School better than Koromatua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Koromatua School ranks higher (47.5 vs 28.1 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 Deanwell School and Koromatua School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Melville and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Deanwell School: 511. Koromatua School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Deanwell School and Koromatua School rank in Waikato?
Deanwell School is 151st of 179 and Koromatua School is 93rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).