Matamata Intermediate vs Matamata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
| Measure | Matamata Intermediate Matamata, Waikato | Matamata Primary School Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #72 of 179 | #28 of 179 |
| National rank | #803 of 1,559 | #455 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 397 | 524 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 443 |
| Total roll | 397 | 524 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | 10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 21.2% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamataintermediate.school.nz | www.matamataprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matamata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.5 vs 53.0).
- •Matamata Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 472).
- •Matamata Primary School does better on roll size (524 vs 397).
- •Matamata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs 4.1%).
- •Matamata Primary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 397.
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 Intermediate better than Matamata Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Primary School ranks higher (67.5 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 Intermediate and Matamata Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Intermediate: 472. Matamata Primary School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Intermediate and Matamata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Matamata Intermediate is 72nd of 179 and Matamata Primary School is 28th of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).