Hinuera School vs Matamata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.8 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 Primary School
Matamata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
524 students
| Measure | Hinuera School Hinuera, Waikato | Matamata Primary School Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #62 of 179 | #28 of 179 |
| National rank | #720 of 1,559 | #455 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 174 | 524 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 443 |
| Total roll | 174 | 524 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | 10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 21.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hinuera | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hinuera.school.nz | www.matamataprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMatamata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.5 vs 56.1).
- โขHinuera School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 443).
- โขMatamata Primary School does better on roll size (524 vs 174).
- โขMatamata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs -16%).
- โขMatamata Primary School is the larger school with 524 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 56.1 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 Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Hinuera and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hinuera School: 435. Matamata Primary School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hinuera School and Matamata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Hinuera School is 62nd of 179 and Matamata Primary School is 28th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).