Matamata Christian School vs Matamata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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 Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
| Measure | Matamata Christian School Matamata, Waikato | Matamata Primary School Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 58 | #28 of 179 |
| National rank | #115 of 486 | #455 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 142 | 524 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 443 |
| Total roll | 142 | 524 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50.7% | 10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.2% | 21.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamata.school.nz/ | www.matamataprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (68.1 vs 67.5).
- •Matamata Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 443).
- •Matamata Primary School does better on roll size (524 vs 142).
- •Matamata Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.7% vs 10.6%).
- •Matamata Primary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 142.
- •Matamata Christian School is a state integrated school while Matamata Primary School 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 Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Matamata Christian School and Matamata Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Christian School: 425. Matamata Primary School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Christian School and Matamata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Matamata Christian School is 8th of 58 and Matamata Primary School is 28th of 179 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).