Morrinsville School vs Taupiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 30 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
Taupiri School
Taupiri ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
117 students
| Measure | Morrinsville School Morrinsville, Waikato | Taupiri School Taupiri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 179 | #145 of 179 |
| National rank | #1159 of 1,559 | #1289 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 227 | 117 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 502 |
| Total roll | 227 | 117 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.6% | 56.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.6% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Taupiri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.morrinsville.school.nz | www.taupiri.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMorrinsville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.5 vs 31.7).
- โขMorrinsville School does better on roll size (227 vs 117).
- โขTaupiri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.5% vs 10.6%).
- โขMorrinsville School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 117.
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 Taupiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morrinsville School ranks higher (37.5 vs 31.7 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 Taupiri School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Taupiri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morrinsville School: 502. Taupiri School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morrinsville School and Taupiri School rank in Waikato?
Morrinsville School is 129th of 179 and Taupiri School is 145th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).