Matamata Intermediate vs Taupo Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 102 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
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
| Measure | Matamata Intermediate Matamata, Waikato | Taupo Intermediate Hilltop, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 179 | #110 of 179 |
| National rank | #803 of 1,559 | #1038 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 397 | 504 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 472 |
| Total roll | 397 | 504 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 36.7% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 4.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Hilltop |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamataintermediate.school.nz | www.taupointermediate.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Matamata Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.0 vs 43.3).
- •Taupo Intermediate does better on roll size (504 vs 397).
- •Matamata Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -17.6%).
- •Taupo Intermediate is the larger school with 504 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 Taupo Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Intermediate ranks higher (53.0 vs 43.3 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 Taupo Intermediate?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Hilltop in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Intermediate: 472. Taupo Intermediate: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Intermediate and Taupo Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Matamata Intermediate is 72nd of 179 and Taupo Intermediate is 110th of 179 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).