Deanwell School vs Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 602 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
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Deanwell School Melville, Waikato | Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 179 | #165 of 179 |
| National rank | #1365 of 1,559 | #1470 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 375 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 520 |
| Total roll | 375 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.4% | -20.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 52.3% | 99.2% |
| Pacific students | 18.4% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Melville | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.deanwell.school.nz/ | whakawatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Deanwell School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.1 vs 22.5).
- •Deanwell School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (511 vs 520).
- •Deanwell School does better on roll size (375 vs 127).
- •Deanwell School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.4% vs -20.4%).
- •Deanwell School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 127.
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 Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Deanwell School ranks higher (28.1 vs 22.5 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 Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Melville and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Deanwell School: 511. Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Deanwell School and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea rank in Waikato?
Deanwell School is 151st of 179 and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is 165th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).