Schools in Morrinsville
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 7 schools in and around Morrinsville (Waikato) — 5 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. David Street School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Morrinsville schools by suburb
2 Morrinsville suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Morrinsville ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing90Trajectory49ERO review83 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing78Trajectory43ERO review63 - View profile →
59
/ 100 composite
Academic73Outcomes39Retention75Wellbeing23Trajectory63ERO review85 - View profile →
49
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing43Trajectory30ERO review67 - View profile →
47
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory71ERO review72 - View profile →
44
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory63ERO review70
More schools in Morrinsville
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Motumaoho School Contributing · 24 students
What the record says about Morrinsville schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville College's 2022 ERO review found that leadership across all levels prioritises equitable outcomes and pursues student, whānau and iwi aspirations. The school has teacher capacity-building structures aligned with priority learners' needs and creates positive relationships fostering connection and belonging. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Morrinsville Intermediate
Morninsville Intermediate's 2023 ERO review found the school prioritises whanaungatanga to create a caring, inclusive and collaborative learning culture. Students experience a broad, localised and student-centred curriculum relevant to emerging adolescents. The school has effective internal evaluation processes with clear strategic vision that drive improvement and support equitable outcomes for all learners.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Morrinsville schools
What schools are in Morrinsville?
Morrinsville has 7 schools on our records (5 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Morrinsville College, David Street School, Kaihere School, Morrinsville Intermediate, Morrinsville School, Motumaoho School, St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Morrinsville?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — David Street School ranks highest among Morrinsville schools (77/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Morrinsville College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Morrinsville?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Morrinsville does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Morrinsville address.
Decile or EQI — how are Morrinsville schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).