Matipo Road School vs Te Atatu Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
| Measure | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland | Te Atatu Intermediate Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #171 of 390 | #173 of 390 |
| National rank | #375 of 1,559 | #382 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 450 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 434 |
| Total roll | 450 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 1.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 17.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu North | Te Atatu Peninsula |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | matipo.school.nz/ | www.teatatu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.8 vs 70.7).
- •Matipo Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 434).
- •Matipo Road School does better on roll size (450 vs 415).
- •Te Atatu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -7.2%).
- •Matipo Road School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 415.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Matipo Road School better than Te Atatu Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Matipo Road School and Te Atatu Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu North and Te Atatu Peninsula in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matipo Road School: 407. Te Atatu Intermediate: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matipo Road School and Te Atatu Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 and Te Atatu Intermediate is 173rd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).