Melville Primary School vs Ōtorohanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 42 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
| Measure | Melville Primary School Melville, Waikato | Ōtorohanga School Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #148 of 179 | #168 of 179 |
| National rank | #1335 of 1,559 | #1496 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 266 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 537 | 538 |
| Total roll | 266 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.4% | 63.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 72.9% | 70.4% |
| Pacific students | 12% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Melville | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.melville.school.nz | oto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Melville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.5 vs 21.3).
- •Melville Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (537 vs 538).
- •Melville Primary School does better on roll size (266 vs 108).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.6% vs 19.4%).
- •Melville Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 108.
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 Melville Primary School better than Ōtorohanga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Melville Primary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 21.3 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 Melville Primary School and Ōtorohanga School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Melville and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Melville Primary School: 537. Ōtorohanga School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Melville Primary School and Ōtorohanga School rank in Waikato?
Melville Primary School is 148th of 179 and Ōtorohanga School is 168th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).