Morrinsville College vs Motumaoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.7 km 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
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
32 students
| Measure | Morrinsville College Morrinsville, Waikato | Motumaoho School Motumaoho, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 58 | โ |
| National rank | #257 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 745 | 32 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 488 |
| Total roll | 745 | 32 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 13.6% |
| 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% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 12.5% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Motumaoho |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrcoll.school.nz | motumaoho.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMorrinsville College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 31.5).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 488).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on roll size (745 vs 32).
- โขMotumaoho School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs 10.8%).
- โขMorrinsville College is the larger school with 745 students compared with 32.
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 Motumaoho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morrinsville College ranks higher (46.9 vs 31.5 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 Motumaoho School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Motumaoho in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville College: 481. Motumaoho School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville College and Motumaoho School rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville College is 20th of 58 and Motumaoho School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).