Matamata Intermediate vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
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
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
| Measure | Matamata Intermediate Matamata, Waikato | St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) Matamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #803 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 397 | 25 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 447 |
| Total roll | 397 | 25 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | -31.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Matamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamataintermediate.school.nz | www.stjmta.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Matamata Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.0 vs 46.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 472).
- •Matamata Intermediate does better on roll size (397 vs 25).
- •Matamata Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -31.4%).
- •Matamata Intermediate is the larger school with 397 students compared with 25.
- •Matamata Intermediate is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) is a state integrated 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 Intermediate better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Intermediate ranks higher (53.0 vs 46.3 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Matamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Intermediate: 472. St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata): 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Intermediate and St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) rank in Waikato?
Matamata Intermediate is 72nd of 179 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) is unranked among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).