Matakohe School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matakohe, Northland 0593 · Kaipara District
About Matakohe School
Matakohe School is a state full primary located in Matakohe, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 36 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.7 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 (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.2%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Matakohe; Matakohe School ranks 1st 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%)515
- Roll size (10%)36
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20%
- 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 Matakohe School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 515
- 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)
- -20%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.2%
- 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 Matakohe School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matakohe School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students
Purua School
Purua · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Okaihau Primary School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matakohe School a good school?
Matakohe School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.7 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 Matakohe School rank in Northland?
Matakohe School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Matakohe School?
Matakohe School had 36 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Matakohe School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matakohe School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matakohe School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Matakohe School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.