Matamata Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matamata, Waikato 3400 · Matamata-Piako District
#72 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato
#803 of 1,559 nationally
About Matamata Intermediate
Matamata Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Matamata, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 397 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 72nd of 179 ranked intermediate schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.5%; pacific students 6%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Matamata; Matamata Intermediate ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)397
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.1%
- 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 Matamata Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 397
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 Matamata Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Matamata Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 230 m away
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students · 242 m away
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students · 447 m away
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 1.1 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 · 7.3 km away
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 9.5 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 intermediate schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matamata Intermediate a good school?
Matamata Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #72 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 Matamata Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Matamata Intermediate ranks #72 of 179 intermediate schools in Waikato and #803 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matamata Intermediate?
Matamata Intermediate had 397 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Matamata Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Matamata Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matamata Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matamata Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.