St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) vs Tatuanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
194 students
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
143 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) Morrinsville, Waikato | Tatuanui School Tatuanui, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 179 | #55 of 179 |
| National rank | #547 of 1,559 | #635 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 194 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 426 |
| Total roll | 194 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.9% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.8% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morrinsville | Tatuanui |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjoes.school.nz/ | www.tatuanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.3 vs 59.6).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 426).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) does better on roll size (194 vs 143).
- โขTatuanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -5.9%).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is the larger school with 194 students compared with 143.
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is a state integrated school while Tatuanui School is a state 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) better than Tatuanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.6 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) and Tatuanui School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Morrinsville and Tatuanui in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville): 420. Tatuanui School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) and Tatuanui School rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) is 42nd of 179 and Tatuanui School is 55th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).