Schools in Matamata, Waikato (2026)
6 schools · 2,141 students · 4 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 472.
Ranked schools in Matamata
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
- 353Matamata IntermediateMatamata · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 472 · 397 students
- 444Matamata CollegeMatamata · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 479 · 821 students
- 535Firth SchoolMatamata · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 511 · 232 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 | Matamata Intermediate Matamata · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 53.0 Top 50% | 472 | 397 |
| 4 | Matamata College Matamata · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 43.9 Lower 50% | 479 | 821 |
| 5 | Firth School Matamata · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.9 Lower 50% | 511 | 232 |
Other schools in Matamata
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Matamata?
Matamata Christian School is the highest-ranked school in Matamata 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?
Matamata has 6 schools (1 composite, 2 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 2,141 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Matamata?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Matamata is 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.