Matarau School vs Te Kamo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 7.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matarau School
Kamo ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
299 students
Te Kamo High School
Kamo ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
776 students
| Measure | Matarau School Kamo, Northland | Te Kamo High School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 72 | #13 of 37 |
| National rank | #762 of 1,559 | #385 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 299 | 776 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 508 |
| Total roll | 299 | 776 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | -17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 70.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 41.3% |
| Mฤori students | 26.4% | 55.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.matarau.school.nz | www.kamohigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMatarau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 28.6).
- โขMatarau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 508).
- โขTe Kamo High School does better on roll size (776 vs 299).
- โขMatarau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.5% vs -17.5%).
- โขTe Kamo High School is the larger school with 776 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 Matarau School better than Te Kamo High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matarau School ranks higher (54.7 vs 28.6 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 Matarau School and Te Kamo High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matarau School: 440. Te Kamo High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matarau School and Te Kamo High School rank in Northland?
Matarau School is 15th of 72 and Te Kamo High School is 13th of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).