St Matthew's School (Marton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4710 · Rangitikei District
About St Matthew's School (Marton)
St Matthew's School (Marton) is a state integrated full primary located in Marton, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 55 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.4%; pacific students 49.1%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Marton; St Matthew's School (Marton) ranks 4th of 7 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%)484
- Roll size (10%)55
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)51.5%
- 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 Matthew's School (Marton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 55
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 51.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 49.1%
- 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 Matthew's School (Marton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Matthew's School (Marton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
James Cook School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 507 m away
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 583 m away
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 879 m away
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 1.7 km away
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.8 km away
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students · 2.1 km away
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 5.8 km away
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 10 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 12 km away
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)
Dannevirke · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
131 students
St Mary's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
248 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Taumarunui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
77 students
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
St Joseph's School (Levin)
Levin · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
St Anne's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Matthew's School (Marton) a good school?
St Matthew's School (Marton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.2 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 Matthew's School (Marton) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Matthew's School (Marton) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend St Matthew's School (Marton)?
St Matthew's School (Marton) had 55 students in 2026, a change of +52% over five years.
Is St Matthew's School (Marton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Matthew's School (Marton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Matthew's School (Marton)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Matthew's School (Marton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.