Motumaoho School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | Motumaoho School Motumaoho, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) Morrinsville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #42 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #547 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 32 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 420 |
| Total roll | 32 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.6% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.1% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Motumaoho | Morrinsville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | motumaoho.school.nz | www.stjoes.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.3 vs 31.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 488).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) does better on roll size (194 vs 32).
- •Motumaoho School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs -5.9%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is the larger school with 194 students compared with 32.
- •Motumaoho 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 Motumaoho 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 31.5 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 Motumaoho School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Motumaoho and Morrinsville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Motumaoho School: 488. St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville): 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Motumaoho School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) rank in Waikato?
Motumaoho School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is 42nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).