Deanwell School vs Mangakōtukutuku College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 616 m 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
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students
| Measure | Deanwell School Melville, Waikato | Mangakōtukutuku College Glenview, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 179 | #56 of 58 |
| National rank | #1365 of 1,559 | #454 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 375 | 755 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 529 |
| Total roll | 375 | 755 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 59.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 25.5% |
| Māori students | 52.3% | 50.5% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 19.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Melville | Glenview |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.deanwell.school.nz/ | www.mkt.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Deanwell School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.1 vs 17.7).
- •Deanwell School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (511 vs 529).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on roll size (755 vs 375).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is the larger school with 755 students compared with 375.
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 Mangakōtukutuku College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Deanwell School ranks higher (28.1 vs 17.7 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 Mangakōtukutuku College?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Melville and Glenview in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Deanwell School: 511. Mangakōtukutuku College: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Deanwell School and Mangakōtukutuku College rank in Waikato?
Deanwell School is 151st of 179 and Mangakōtukutuku College is 56th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).