Matauri Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matauri Bay, Northland 0478 · Far North District
About Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay School is a state contributing located in Matauri Bay, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 44 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 13.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 93.2%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Matauri Bay; Matauri Bay School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)549
- Roll size (10%)44
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.8%
- 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 Matauri Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 549
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 44
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 93.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- 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 Matauri Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matauri Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Whangaroa
Matauri Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 173 m away
Kaeo School
Kaeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students · 12 km away
Whangaroa College
Kaeo · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
99 students · 12 km away
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Te Hapua School
Te Hapua · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students
Tautoro School
Kaikohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Waima School
Kaikohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
46 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matauri Bay School a good school?
Matauri Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 13.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing 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 Matauri Bay School rank in Northland?
Matauri Bay School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Matauri Bay School?
Matauri Bay School had 44 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Matauri Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matauri Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matauri Bay School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Matauri Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.