Mangakōtukutuku College vs St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 709 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
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students
| Measure | Mangakōtukutuku College Glenview, Waikato | St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #56 of 58 | #5 of 179 |
| National rank | #454 of 486 | #52 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 755 | 277 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 378 |
| Total roll | 755 | 277 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 19.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.5% | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | 6.5% |
| Pacific students | 19.1% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mkt.school.nz/ | www.stpius.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.8 vs 17.7).
- •St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (378 vs 529).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on roll size (755 vs 277).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is the larger school with 755 students compared with 277.
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is a state school while St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) 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 Mangakōtukutuku College better than St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) ranks higher (85.8 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 St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Glenview and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakōtukutuku College: 529. St Pius X Catholic School (Melville): 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakōtukutuku College and St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) rank in Waikato?
Mangakōtukutuku College is 56th of 58 and St Pius X Catholic School (Melville) is 5th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).