Best secondary schools in Matamata-Piako District (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 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
- 247Morrinsville CollegeMorrinsville · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 745 students
- 344Matamata CollegeMatamata · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 479 · 821 students
- 441Te Aroha CollegeTe Aroha · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 492 · 395 students
- 520Te 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 | Morrinsville College Morrinsville · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 46.9 Lower 50% | 481 | 745 |
| 3 | Matamata College Matamata · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 43.9 Lower 50% | 479 | 821 |
| 4 | Te Aroha College Te Aroha · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 40.5 Lower 50% | 492 | 395 |
| 5 | 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 secondary schools in Matamata-Piako District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato secondary 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 secondary school in Matamata-Piako District?
Matamata Christian School in Matamata, Waikato ranks first among secondary schools in Matamata-Piako District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 425).
How are secondary 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.