Matamata Christian School vs Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matamata Christian School
Matamata ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
142 students
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna ยท State integrated composite (year 1-10) ยท Years 1โ13
190 students
| Measure | Matamata Christian School Matamata, Waikato | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 58 | #6 of 58 |
| National rank | #115 of 486 | #105 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 142 | 190 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 424 |
| Total roll | 142 | 190 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 50.7% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.2% | 29.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamata.school.nz/ | www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWaikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.8 vs 68.1).
- โขWaikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 425).
- โขWaikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) does better on roll size (190 vs 142).
- โขMatamata Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.7% vs 4.4%).
- โขWaikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is the larger school with 190 students compared with 142.
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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) ranks higher (69.8 vs 68.1 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 Matamata Christian School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Christian School: 425. Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner): 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Christian School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) rank in Waikato?
Matamata Christian School is 8th of 58 and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is 6th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).