Kaponga School vs Matapu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaponga School
Kaponga · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Matapu School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students
| Measure | Kaponga School Kaponga, Taranaki | Matapu School Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #28 of 56 |
| National rank | – | #970 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 45 | 146 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 467 |
| Total roll | 45 | 146 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | 5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaponga | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.kaponga.school.nz/ | www.matapu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matapu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.1 vs 25.0).
- •Matapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 505).
- •Matapu School does better on roll size (146 vs 45).
- •Matapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs -51.4%).
- •Matapu School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 45.
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 Kaponga School better than Matapu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matapu School ranks higher (46.1 vs 25.0 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 Kaponga School and Matapu School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Kaponga and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaponga School: 505. Matapu School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaponga School and Matapu School rank in Taranaki?
Kaponga School is unranked and Matapu School is 28th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).