Schools in Matamata-Piako District, Waikato (2026)
29 schools · 6,436 students · 25 state, 4 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 472.
Matamata-Piako District, in Waikato, has 29 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 6,436 students. By level there are 13 contributing, 9 full primary, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 2 composite, 2 intermediate; by sector 25 state, 4 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Matamata-Piako District's schools is 472, below the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
23 of the 29 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Matamata Christian School (68.1, top 25% of composite schools nationally), followed by Matamata Primary School (67.5, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) (63.3, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Matamata College (821 students), Morrinsville College (745 students), David Street School (526 students).
Schools are spread across 14 suburbs or towns, with the most in Matamata (6), Te Aroha (6), Morrinsville (5), Waitoa (2).
Ranked schools in Matamata-Piako District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 168Matamata Christian SchoolMatamata · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 142 students
- 268Matamata Primary SchoolMatamata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 524 students
- 363St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)Morrinsville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 194 students
- 460Tatuanui SchoolTatuanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 143 students
- 557Kiwitahi SchoolKiwitahi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 439 · 99 students
- 656Hinuera SchoolHinuera · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 174 students
- 756Elstow-Waihou Combined SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 449 · 175 students
- 853Matamata IntermediateMatamata · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 472 · 397 students
- 951David Street SchoolMorrinsville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 526 students
- 1050Manawaru SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 73 students
- 1150Morrinsville IntermediateMorrinsville · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 478 · 359 students
- 1248St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)Te Aroha · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 446 · 63 students
- 1348Stanley Avenue SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 271 students
- 1447Morrinsville CollegeMorrinsville · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 745 students
- 1546Tauhei Combined SchoolTauhei · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 63 students
- 1645Walton SchoolWalton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 136 students
- 1744Matamata CollegeMatamata · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 479 · 821 students
- 1843Tahuna SchoolTahuna · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 459 · 84 students
- 1941Te Aroha CollegeTe Aroha · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 492 · 395 students
- 2039Te Aroha Primary SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 223 students
- 2138Morrinsville SchoolMorrinsville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 502 · 227 students
- 2235Firth SchoolMatamata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 511 · 232 students
- 2320Te Wharekura o Te Rau ArohaWaitoa · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 539 · 140 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matamata Christian School Matamata · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 68.1 Top 25% | 425 | 142 |
| 2 | Matamata Primary School Matamata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 67.5 Top 25% | 443 | 524 |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville) Morrinsville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 63.3 Top 50% | 420 | 194 |
| 4 | Tatuanui School Tatuanui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 59.6 Top 50% | 426 | 143 |
| 5 | Kiwitahi School Kiwitahi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.5 Top 50% | 439 | 99 |
| 6 | Hinuera School Hinuera · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 56.1 Top 50% | 435 | 174 |
| 7 | Elstow-Waihou Combined School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.5 Top 50% | 449 | 175 |
| 8 | Matamata Intermediate Matamata · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 53.0 Top 50% | 472 | 397 |
| 9 | David Street School Morrinsville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 51.4 Top 50% | 453 | 526 |
| 10 | Manawaru School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 49.6 Top 50% | 447 | 73 |
| 11 | Morrinsville Intermediate Morrinsville · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 49.6 Top 50% | 478 | 359 |
| 12 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha) Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 48.4 Lower 50% | 446 | 63 |
| 13 | Stanley Avenue School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.8 Lower 50% | 477 | 271 |
| 14 | Morrinsville College Morrinsville · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 46.9 Lower 50% | 481 | 745 |
| 15 | Tauhei Combined School Tauhei · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.1 Lower 50% | 456 | 63 |
| 16 | Walton School Walton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.2 Lower 50% | 456 | 136 |
| 17 | Matamata College Matamata · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 43.9 Lower 50% | 479 | 821 |
| 18 | Tahuna School Tahuna · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.1 Lower 50% | 459 | 84 |
| 19 | Te Aroha College Te Aroha · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40.5 Lower 50% | 492 | 395 |
| 20 | Te Aroha Primary School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 496 | 223 |
| 21 | Morrinsville School Morrinsville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.5 Lower 50% | 502 | 227 |
| 22 | Firth School Matamata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 511 | 232 |
| 23 | Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha Waitoa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.4 Lower 50% | 539 | 140 |
Other schools in Matamata-Piako District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Matamata-Piako District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Matamata-Piako District
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Matamata-Piako District?
Matamata Christian School is the highest-ranked school in Matamata-Piako District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Matamata-Piako District?
Matamata-Piako District has 29 schools (2 composite, 13 contributing, 9 full primary, 2 intermediate, 3 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 6,436 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Matamata-Piako District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Matamata-Piako District is 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.