Matamata Christian School vs Matamata Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 242 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 Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students
| Measure | Matamata Christian School Matamata, Waikato | Matamata Intermediate Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 58 | #72 of 179 |
| National rank | #115 of 486 | #803 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 142 | 397 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 472 |
| Total roll | 142 | 397 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50.7% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.2% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamata.school.nz/ | www.matamataintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matamata Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 53.0).
- •Matamata Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 472).
- •Matamata Intermediate does better on roll size (397 vs 142).
- •Matamata Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.7% vs 4.1%).
- •Matamata Intermediate is the larger school with 397 students compared with 142.
- •Matamata Christian School is a state integrated school while Matamata Intermediate 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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Christian School ranks higher (68.1 vs 53.0 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 Matamata Christian School and Matamata Intermediate?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Matamata and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Christian School: 425. Matamata Intermediate: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Christian School and Matamata Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Matamata Christian School is 8th of 58 and Matamata Intermediate is 72nd of 179 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).