Morrinsville College vs Te Awamutu College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
| Measure | Morrinsville College Morrinsville, Waikato | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 58 | #23 of 58 |
| National rank | #257 of 486 | #280 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 745 | 1,278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 481 |
| Total roll | 745 | 1,278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.3% | 65.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49.1% | 36.3% |
| Māori students | 25.5% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 3.4% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrcoll.school.nz | www.tac.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Morrinsville College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.9 vs 42.6).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 745).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs 10.8%).
- •Morrinsville College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.3% vs 65.3%).
- •Te Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 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 Morrinsville College better than Te Awamutu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morrinsville College ranks higher (46.9 vs 42.6 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 Te Awamutu College?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville College: 481. Te Awamutu College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville College and Te Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville College is 20th of 58 and Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).