Matua Ngaru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kumeu, Auckland 0810 · Rodney Local Board Area
#34 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#56 of 1,559 nationally
About Matua Ngaru School
Matua Ngaru School is a state full primary located in Kumeu, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 579 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 34th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.1%; pacific students 10%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)399
- Roll size (10%)579
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)99.6%
- 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 Matua Ngaru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 399
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 579
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 99.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10%
- 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 Matua Ngaru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matua Ngaru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Waimauku School
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Riverhead School
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Taupaki School
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Timatanga Community School
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Whenuapai School
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717 students · 8.3 km away
Woodhill School
Woodhill · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 8.7 km away
Westbridge Residential School
Royal Heights · State special school
5 students · 8.9 km away
Waitakere School
Auckland West · State full primary · Years 1–8
420 students · 9.4 km away
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State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Verran Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Matua Ngaru School a good school?
Matua Ngaru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Matua Ngaru School rank in Auckland?
Matua Ngaru School ranks #34 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #56 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matua Ngaru School?
Matua Ngaru School had 579 students in 2026, a change of +100% over five years.
Is Matua Ngaru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matua Ngaru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matua Ngaru School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matua Ngaru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.