Firth School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matamata, Waikato 3400 · Matamata-Piako District
#134 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1208 of 1,559 nationally
About Firth School
Firth School is a state contributing located in Matamata, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 232 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 134th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (73th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 37.9%; pacific students 8.6%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Matamata; Firth School ranks 6th of 6 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%)511
- Roll size (10%)232
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.3%
- 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 Firth School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 511
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 232
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 37.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.6%
- 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 Firth School has changed over time.
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Schools near Firth School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students · 230 m away
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students · 231 m away
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students · 547 m away
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 6.5 km away
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 7.0 km away
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 9.4 km away
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 11 km away
Walton School
Walton · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students
Te Kura o Tahaaroa
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
TKKM o Bernard Fergusson
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
173 students
Kimihia School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
Te Paina School
Mercer · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Amisfield School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Firth School a good school?
Firth School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #134 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Firth School rank in Waikato?
Firth School ranks #134 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1208 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Firth School?
Firth School had 232 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Firth School a primary school or a secondary school?
Firth School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Firth School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Firth School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.