St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matata, Bay of Plenty 3194 · Whakatane District
About St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) is a state integrated full primary located in Matata, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 36 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 13.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 88.9%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Matata; St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)546
- Roll size (10%)36
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 546
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 36
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 88.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Matata School
Matata · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 259 m away
Thornton School
Thornton · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 10 km away
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
127 students · 10 km away
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 11 km away
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rotorua S D A School
Glenholme · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bayfair · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
105 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) has a Success Index (NZ) of 13.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) had 36 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.