Mangakōtukutuku College vs Melville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 341 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
| Measure | Mangakōtukutuku College Glenview, Waikato | Melville Primary School Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 58 | #148 of 179 |
| National rank | #454 of 486 | #1335 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 755 | 266 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 537 |
| Total roll | 755 | 266 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.5% | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | 72.9% |
| Pacific students | 19.1% | 12% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mkt.school.nz/ | www.melville.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Melville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.5 vs 17.7).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (529 vs 537).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on roll size (755 vs 266).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is the larger school with 755 students compared with 266.
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 Mangakōtukutuku College better than Melville Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Melville Primary School ranks higher (29.5 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 Mangakōtukutuku College and Melville Primary School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Glenview and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakōtukutuku College: 529. Melville Primary School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakōtukutuku College and Melville Primary School rank in Waikato?
Mangakōtukutuku College is 56th of 58 and Melville Primary School is 148th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).