Morrinsville College vs Morrinsville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 642 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
745 students
Morrinsville School
Morrinsville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
227 students
| Measure | Morrinsville College Morrinsville, Waikato | Morrinsville School Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 58 | #129 of 179 |
| National rank | #257 of 486 | #1159 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 745 | 227 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 502 |
| Total roll | 745 | 227 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25.5% | 43.6% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 3.5% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrcoll.school.nz | www.morrinsville.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMorrinsville College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 37.5).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 502).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on roll size (745 vs 227).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs 10.6%).
- โขMorrinsville College is the larger school with 745 students compared with 227.
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 Morrinsville College better than Morrinsville School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morrinsville College ranks higher (46.9 vs 37.5 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 Morrinsville College and Morrinsville School?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville College: 481. Morrinsville School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville College and Morrinsville School rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville College is 20th of 58 and Morrinsville School is 129th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).