Matata School vs Woodlands School (Opotiki)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matata School
Matata · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
Woodlands School (Opotiki)
Opotiki · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students
| Measure | Matata School Matata, Bay of Plenty | Woodlands School (Opotiki) Opotiki, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 101 | #75 of 101 |
| National rank | #1398 of 1,559 | #1297 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 96 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 516 |
| Total roll | 96 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.7% | 61% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 59.4% | 71.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matata | Opotiki |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.matata.school.nz | www.woodlands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodlands School (Opotiki) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.3 vs 27.0).
- •Matata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 516).
- •Woodlands School (Opotiki) does better on roll size (179 vs 96).
- •Woodlands School (Opotiki) does better on roll growth (5 years) (61% vs 6.7%).
- •Woodlands School (Opotiki) is the larger school with 179 students compared with 96.
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 Matata School better than Woodlands School (Opotiki)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodlands School (Opotiki) ranks higher (31.3 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Matata School and Woodlands School (Opotiki)?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Matata and Opotiki in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matata School: 514. Woodlands School (Opotiki): 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matata School and Woodlands School (Opotiki) rank in Bay of Plenty?
Matata School is 83rd of 101 and Woodlands School (Opotiki) is 75th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).