Mataura School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mataura, Southland 9712 · Gore District
#48 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#1462 of 1,559 nationally
About Mataura School
Mataura School is a state contributing located in Mataura, in the Gore District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 60 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 48th of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50%; pacific students 3.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)514
- Roll size (10%)60
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-48.1%
- 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 Mataura School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 514
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 60
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -48.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 50%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Mataura School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mataura School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tuturau Primary School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
22 students · 6.5 km away
Te Tipua School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 7.8 km away
St Peter's College (Gore)
Gore · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 11 km away
West Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
154 students · 11 km away
Māruawai College
Gore · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
591 students · 11 km away
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students · 12 km away
Gore Main School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 12 km away
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students · 14 km away
Edendale School (Southland)
Edendale · State contributing · Years 1–6
121 students · 15 km away
Wyndham School
Wyndham · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ascot Community School
Hawthorndale · State full primary · Years 1–8
237 students
Bluff School
Bluff · State full primary · Years 1–8
115 students
East Gore School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
132 students
Te Tipua School
Gore · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
New River Primary
Kew · State contributing · Years 1–6
229 students
Newfield Park School
Newfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mataura School a good school?
Mataura School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #48 of 48 in Southland. 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 Mataura School rank in Southland?
Mataura School ranks #48 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #1462 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mataura School?
Mataura School had 60 students in 2026, a change of -48% over five years.
Is Mataura School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mataura School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mataura School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mataura School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.