Matakana School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Warkworth, Auckland 0985 · Rodney Local Board Area
#156 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#311 of 1,559 nationally
About Matakana School
Matakana School is a state contributing located in Warkworth, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 365 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 156th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.6%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Warkworth; Matakana School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)394
- Roll size (10%)365
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Matakana School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 394
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 365
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Matakana School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matakana School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students · 7.1 km away
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students · 7.8 km away
Snells Beach Primary School
Snells Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
357 students · 8.2 km away
Horizon School
Snells Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
217 students · 8.2 km away
Pakiri School
Pakiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students · 10 km away
Leigh School
Leigh · State contributing · Years 1–6
58 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students
Beachlands School
Beachlands · State full primary · Years 1–8
642 students
Te Uho O Te Nikau Primary School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matakana School a good school?
Matakana School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #156 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Matakana School rank in Auckland?
Matakana School ranks #156 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #311 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matakana School?
Matakana School had 365 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Matakana School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matakana School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matakana School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Matakana School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.