Matamata Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matamata, Waikato 3400 · Matamata-Piako District
#8 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#115 of 486 nationally
About Matamata Christian School
Matamata Christian School is a state integrated composite located in Matamata, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 142 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 8th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.2%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Matamata; Matamata Christian School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)425
- Roll size (10%)142
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)50.7%
- 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 Matamata Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 425
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 142
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 50.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- 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 Matamata Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matamata Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 231 m away
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students · 242 m away
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students · 681 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 · 1.4 km away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 6.3 km away
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 7.2 km away
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 9.6 km away
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 10 km away
Walton School
Walton · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matamata Christian School a good school?
Matamata Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 of 58 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 Matamata Christian School rank in Waikato?
Matamata Christian School ranks #8 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #115 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matamata Christian School?
Matamata Christian School had 142 students in 2026, a change of +51% over five years.
Is Matamata Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matamata Christian School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Matamata Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matamata Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.