Matua School vs Pillans Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matua School
Matua · State contributing · Years 1–6
544 students
Pillans Point School
Pillans Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
| Measure | Matua School Matua, Bay of Plenty | Pillans Point School Pillans Point, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 101 | #11 of 101 |
| National rank | #151 of 1,559 | #342 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 544 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 401 | 405 |
| Total roll | 544 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | -5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.5% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| International students | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Matua | Pillans Point |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.matua.school.nz | www.pillanspoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 71.9).
- •Matua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 405).
- •Matua School does better on roll size (544 vs 500).
- •Matua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.2% vs -5.4%).
- •Matua School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 500.
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 Matua School better than Pillans Point School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matua School ranks higher (79.7 vs 71.9 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 Matua School and Pillans Point School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Matua and Pillans Point in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matua School: 401. Pillans Point School: 405. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matua School and Pillans Point School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Matua School is 5th of 101 and Pillans Point School is 11th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).