Matarau School vs Te Kamo Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.3 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
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students
| Measure | Matarau School Kamo, Northland | Te Kamo Intermediate School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 72 | #18 of 72 |
| National rank | #762 of 1,559 | #845 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 299 | 622 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 482 |
| Total roll | 299 | 622 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 43.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.matarau.school.nz | www.kamoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matarau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 51.2).
- •Matarau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 482).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on roll size (622 vs 299).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -9.5%).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School is the larger school with 622 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 Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matarau School ranks higher (54.7 vs 51.2 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 Intermediate School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matarau School: 440. Te Kamo Intermediate School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matarau School and Te Kamo Intermediate School rank in Northland?
Matarau School is 15th of 72 and Te Kamo Intermediate School is 18th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).