Matapu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hāwera, Taranaki 4675 · South Taranaki District
#28 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#970 of 1,559 nationally
About Matapu School
Matapu School is a state full primary located in Hāwera, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 146 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 28th of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.4%; pacific students 0.7%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Hāwera; Matapu School ranks 3rd of 10 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%)467
- Roll size (10%)146
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.9%
- 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 Matapu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 146
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.7%
- 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 Matapu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matapu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students · 6.1 km away
Eltham School
Eltham · State full primary · Years 1–8
131 students · 7.8 km away
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students · 8.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Kaponga)
Kaponga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 8.5 km away
Kaponga School
Kaponga · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students · 8.8 km away
Turuturu School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
284 students · 11 km away
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 11 km away
Manaia School (Taranaki)
Manaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 12 km away
Te Paepae o Aotea
Hāwera · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
863 students · 13 km away
Tawhiti School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Turuturu School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
284 students
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Ngaere School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students
Ratapiko School
Ratapiko · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Uruti School
New Plymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matapu School a good school?
Matapu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Matapu School rank in Taranaki?
Matapu School ranks #28 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #970 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matapu School?
Matapu School had 146 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Matapu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matapu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matapu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matapu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.