Matarau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kamo, Northland 0185 · Whangarei District
#15 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#762 of 1,559 nationally
About Matarau School
Matarau School is a state full primary located in Kamo, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 299 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 15th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.4%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kamo; Matarau School ranks 2nd 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%)440
- Roll size (10%)299
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.5%
- 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 Matarau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 299
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Matarau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matarau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 6.3 km away
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students · 6.9 km away
Excellere College
Kamo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
370 students · 7.0 km away
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students · 7.4 km away
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students · 7.9 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students · 8.3 km away
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 8.8 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 8.8 km away
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students · 9.0 km away
Kokopu School
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 9.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea · State full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
Waipu School
Waipu · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Glenbervie School
Glenbervie · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matarau School a good school?
Matarau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #15 of 72 in Northland. 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 Matarau School rank in Northland?
Matarau School ranks #15 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #762 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matarau School?
Matarau School had 299 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Matarau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matarau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matarau School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matarau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.