Matarau School vs One Tree Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 29 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students
| Measure | Matarau School Kamo, Northland | One Tree Point School One Tree Point, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 72 | #17 of 72 |
| National rank | #762 of 1,559 | #778 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 299 | 265 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 441 |
| Total roll | 299 | 265 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 30.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | One Tree Point |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.matarau.school.nz | www.otp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (54.7 vs 53.9).
- •Matarau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 441).
- •Matarau School does better on roll size (299 vs 265).
- •One Tree Point School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4% vs -9.5%).
- •Matarau School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 265.
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 Matarau School better than One Tree Point School?
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 Matarau School and One Tree Point School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Kamo and One Tree Point in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matarau School: 440. One Tree Point School: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matarau School and One Tree Point School rank in Northland?
Matarau School is 15th of 72 and One Tree Point School is 17th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).