Te Matauru Primary
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rangiora, Canterbury 7400 · Waimakariri District
#93 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury
#605 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Matauru Primary
Te Matauru Primary is a state full primary located in Rangiora, in the Waimakariri District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 252 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 93rd of 187 ranked full primary schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (75th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.9%; pacific students 4%; international students 0.8%.
There are 6 schools in Rangiora; Te Matauru Primary ranks 3rd of 6 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%)445
- Roll size (10%)252
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)128.4%
- 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 Te Matauru Primary by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 445
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 252
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 128.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Matauru Primary has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Matauru Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rangiora Borough School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's School (Rangiora)
Rangiora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
187 students · 1.3 km away
Rangiora New Life School
Southbrook · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
469 students · 1.3 km away
Southbrook School
Rangiora · State full primary · Years 1–8
259 students · 1.5 km away
Tūtira Ashgrove School
Southbrook · State full primary · Years 1–8
441 students · 1.6 km away
Rangiora High School
Rangiora · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,675 students · 2.2 km away
Fernside School
Fernside · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 4.0 km away
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 4.6 km away
Te Kura o Tuahiwi
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 5.3 km away
Ōhoka School
Kaiapoi · State full primary · Years 1–8
224 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Ouruhia · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School
Spreydon · State contributing · Years 1–6
283 students
Pleasant Point Primary School
Pleasant Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
245 students
Ashley Rakahuri School
Ashley · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Glenavy School
Glenavy · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students
Redwood School (Christchurch)
Redwood · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Matauru Primary a good school?
Te Matauru Primary has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #93 of 187 in Canterbury. 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 Te Matauru Primary rank in Canterbury?
Te Matauru Primary ranks #93 of 187 full primary schools in Canterbury and #605 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Matauru Primary?
Te Matauru Primary had 252 students in 2026, a change of +128% over five years.
Is Te Matauru Primary a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Matauru Primary is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Matauru Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Matauru Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.