Matamata College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matamata, Waikato 3440 · Matamata-Piako District
#22 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#273 of 486 nationally
About Matamata College
Matamata College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Matamata, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 821 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 43.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (68th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.1%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Matamata; Matamata College ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)479
- Roll size (10%)821
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)70%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)40%
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 College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 821
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 70%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 40%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 28.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- 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 Matamata College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Matamata College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Matamata College has changed over time.
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Schools near Matamata College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students · 447 m away
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 547 m away
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students · 681 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 734 m away
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 757 m away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 6.4 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 · 9.1 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 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matamata College a good school?
Matamata College has a Success Index (NZ) of 43.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 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 College rank in Waikato?
Matamata College ranks #22 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #273 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matamata College?
Matamata College had 821 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Matamata College a primary school or a secondary school?
Matamata College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matamata College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matamata College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.