Matamata Primary School vs Woodstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | Matamata Primary School Matamata, Waikato | Woodstock School Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 179 | #30 of 179 |
| National rank | #455 of 1,559 | #477 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 524 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 443 | 443 |
| Total roll | 524 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.6% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.2% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matamataprimary.school.nz | www.woodstock.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matamata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.5 vs 65.9).
- •Matamata Primary School does better on roll size (524 vs 393).
- •Matamata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.6% vs 6%).
- •Matamata Primary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 393.
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 Primary School better than Woodstock School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matamata Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.9 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 Primary School and Woodstock School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matamata Primary School: 443. Woodstock School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matamata Primary School and Woodstock School rank in Waikato?
Matamata Primary School is 28th of 179 and Woodstock School is 30th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).