Hinuera School vs Matamata College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinuera School
Hinuera ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
174 students
Matamata College
Matamata ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
821 students
| Measure | Hinuera School Hinuera, Waikato | Matamata College Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 179 | #22 of 58 |
| National rank | #720 of 1,559 | #273 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 174 | 821 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 479 |
| Total roll | 174 | 821 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | 16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 40% |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hinuera | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hinuera.school.nz | www.matcol.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHinuera School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.1 vs 43.9).
- โขHinuera School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 479).
- โขMatamata College does better on roll size (821 vs 174).
- โขMatamata College does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs -16%).
- โขMatamata College is the larger school with 821 students compared with 174.
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 Hinuera School better than Matamata College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hinuera School ranks higher (56.1 vs 43.9 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 Hinuera School and Matamata College?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Hinuera and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hinuera School: 435. Matamata College: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hinuera School and Matamata College rank in Waikato?
Hinuera School is 62nd of 179 and Matamata College is 22nd of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).