Morrinsville School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 384 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morrinsville School
Morrinsville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
227 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
194 students
| Measure | Morrinsville School Morrinsville, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 179 | #42 of 179 |
| National rank | #1159 of 1,559 | #547 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 227 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 420 |
| Total roll | 227 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.6% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.6% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrinsville.school.nz | www.stjoes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.3 vs 37.5).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 502).
- โขMorrinsville School does better on roll size (227 vs 194).
- โขMorrinsville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs -5.9%).
- โขMorrinsville School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 194.
- โขMorrinsville School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) ranks higher (63.3 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 School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville School: 502. St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville School is 129th of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is 42nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).