Morrinsville College vs Tatuanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.4 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
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
143 students
| Measure | Morrinsville College Morrinsville, Waikato | Tatuanui School Tatuanui, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 58 | #55 of 179 |
| National rank | #257 of 486 | #635 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 745 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 426 |
| Total roll | 745 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | -3.7% |
| 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% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 0.7% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Tatuanui |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrcoll.school.nz | www.tatuanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTatuanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 46.9).
- โขTatuanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 481).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on roll size (745 vs 143).
- โขMorrinsville College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.8% vs -3.7%).
- โขMorrinsville College is the larger school with 745 students compared with 143.
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 Tatuanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tatuanui School ranks higher (59.6 vs 46.9 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 Morrinsville College and Tatuanui School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Tatuanui in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville College: 481. Tatuanui School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville College and Tatuanui School rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville College is 20th of 58 and Tatuanui School is 55th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).