Best primary schools in Matamata-Piako District (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 20 schools in Matamata-Piako District, Waikato. 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
- 1446Tauhei Combined SchoolTauhei · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 63 students
- 1545Walton SchoolWalton · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 136 students
- 1643Tahuna SchoolTahuna · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 459 · 84 students
- 1739Te Aroha Primary SchoolTe Aroha · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 496 · 223 students
- 1838Morrinsville SchoolMorrinsville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 502 · 227 students
- 1935Firth SchoolMatamata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 511 · 232 students
- 2020Te 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 | Tauhei Combined School Tauhei · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.1 Lower 50% | 456 | 63 |
| 15 | Walton School Walton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.2 Lower 50% | 456 | 136 |
| 16 | Tahuna School Tahuna · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.1 Lower 50% | 459 | 84 |
| 17 | Te Aroha Primary School Te Aroha · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 496 | 223 |
| 18 | Morrinsville School Morrinsville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.5 Lower 50% | 502 | 227 |
| 19 | Firth School Matamata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 511 | 232 |
| 20 | Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha Waitoa · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 20.4 Lower 50% | 539 | 140 |
Matamata Christian School in Matamata leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Matamata-Piako District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1. Of the 20 schools shown, 17 are state, 3 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato primary schools rankings, every school on the Matamata-Piako District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Matamata-Piako District?
Matamata Christian School in Matamata, Waikato ranks first among primary schools in Matamata-Piako District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 425).
How are primary schools in Matamata-Piako District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.