Morrinsville School vs Tatuanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.1 km 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
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
143 students
| Measure | Morrinsville School Morrinsville, Waikato | Tatuanui School Tatuanui, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 179 | #55 of 179 |
| National rank | #1159 of 1,559 | #635 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 227 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 426 |
| Total roll | 227 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.6% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.6% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Tatuanui |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrinsville.school.nz | www.tatuanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTatuanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 37.5).
- โขTatuanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 502).
- โขMorrinsville School does better on roll size (227 vs 143).
- โขMorrinsville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs -3.7%).
- โขMorrinsville School is the larger school with 227 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 School better than Tatuanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tatuanui School ranks higher (59.6 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 Tatuanui School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Tatuanui in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville School: 502. Tatuanui School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville School and Tatuanui School rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville School is 129th of 179 and Tatuanui School is 55th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).