Matamata College vs Morrinsville College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 28 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
| Measure | Matamata College Matamata, Waikato | Morrinsville College Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 58 | #20 of 58 |
| National rank | #273 of 486 | #257 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 821 | 745 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 481 |
| Total roll | 821 | 745 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70% | 76.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 40% | 49.1% |
| Māori students | 28.1% | 25.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matcol.nz/ | www.morrcoll.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Morrinsville College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 43.9).
- •Matamata College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 481).
- •Matamata College does better on roll size (821 vs 745).
- •Matamata College does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs 10.8%).
- •Morrinsville College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.3% vs 70%).
- •Matamata College is the larger school with 821 students compared with 745.
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 Matamata College better than Morrinsville College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morrinsville College ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.9 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 Matamata College and Morrinsville College?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata College: 479. Morrinsville College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata College and Morrinsville College rank in Waikato?
Matamata College is 22nd of 58 and Morrinsville College is 20th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).