Matamata Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matamata, Waikato 3440 · Matamata-Piako District
#28 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#455 of 1,559 nationally
About Matamata Primary School
Matamata Primary 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 524 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 28th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.2%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Matamata; Matamata Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)443
- Roll size (10%)524
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.6%
- 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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 524
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Matamata Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 192 m away
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students · 757 m away
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students · 1.1 km away
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.3 km away
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 6.1 km away
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 7.8 km away
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 9.0 km away
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 9.8 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).
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matamata Primary School a good school?
Matamata Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 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 Primary School rank in Waikato?
Matamata Primary School ranks #28 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #455 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Matamata Primary School?
Matamata Primary School had 524 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Matamata Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Matamata Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Matamata Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matamata Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.