Matiere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matiere, Manawatū-Whanganui 3995 · Ruapehu District
About Matiere School
Matiere School is a state full primary school located in Matiere, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 30 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.8 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 roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 63.3%; pacific students 0%; 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%)485
- Roll size (10%)30
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.7%
- 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 Matiere School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 30
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 63.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Matiere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matiere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Matiere School a good school?
Matiere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.8 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 Matiere School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Matiere School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Matiere School?
Matiere School had 30 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Matiere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matiere School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matiere School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Matiere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.