Matangi School vs Tamahere Model Country School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
| Measure | Matangi School Matangi, Waikato | Tamahere Model Country School Tamahere, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 179 | #10 of 179 |
| National rank | #222 of 1,559 | #200 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 192 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 372 |
| Total roll | 192 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matangi | Tamahere |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matangi.school.nz | www.tamahere.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (77.3 vs 78.2).
- •Tamahere Model Country School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 398).
- •Tamahere Model Country School does better on roll size (378 vs 192).
- •Matangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -12.1%).
- •Tamahere Model Country School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 192.
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 Matangi School better than Tamahere Model Country School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Matangi School and Tamahere Model Country School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Matangi and Tamahere in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matangi School: 398. Tamahere Model Country School: 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matangi School and Tamahere Model Country School rank in Waikato?
Matangi School is 13th of 179 and Tamahere Model Country School is 10th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).