Hurupaki School vs Matarau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 6.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students
| Measure | Hurupaki School Kamo, Northland | Matarau School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 72 | #15 of 72 |
| National rank | #425 of 1,559 | #762 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 335 | 299 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 440 |
| Total roll | 335 | 299 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.1% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.hurupaki.school.nz | www.matarau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hurupaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.6 vs 54.7).
- •Hurupaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 440).
- •Hurupaki School does better on roll size (335 vs 299).
- •Hurupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -9.5%).
- •Hurupaki School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 299.
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 Hurupaki School better than Matarau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hurupaki School ranks higher (68.6 vs 54.7 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 Hurupaki School and Matarau School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hurupaki School: 436. Matarau School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hurupaki School and Matarau School rank in Northland?
Hurupaki School is 5th of 72 and Matarau School is 15th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).