Matamata Christian School vs Matamata College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 681 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
| Measure | Matamata Christian School Matamata, Waikato | Matamata College Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 58 | #22 of 58 |
| National rank | #115 of 486 | #273 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 142 | 821 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 479 |
| Total roll | 142 | 821 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50.7% | 16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 40% |
| Māori students | 9.2% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamata.school.nz/ | www.matcol.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Matamata Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 43.9).
- •Matamata Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 479).
- •Matamata College does better on roll size (821 vs 142).
- •Matamata Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.7% vs 16.2%).
- •Matamata College is the larger school with 821 students compared with 142.
- •Matamata Christian School is a state integrated school while Matamata College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Matamata Christian School better than Matamata College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Christian School ranks higher (68.1 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 Matamata Christian School and Matamata College?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Matamata and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Christian School: 425. Matamata College: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Christian School and Matamata College rank in Waikato?
Matamata Christian School is 8th of 58 and Matamata College is 22nd of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).