Matangi School vs Waikato Montessori Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matangi School
Matangi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
192 students
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Hamilton ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
59 students
| Measure | Matangi School Matangi, Waikato | Waikato Montessori Education Centre Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #13 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #222 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 192 | 59 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | โ |
| Total roll | 192 | 59 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 19.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.1% | 1.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matangi | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matangi.school.nz | www.goldenbeads.org.nz |
The verdict
- โขMatangi School does better on roll size (192 vs 59).
- โขWaikato Montessori Education Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.6% vs 1%).
- โขMatangi School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 59.
- โขMatangi School is a state school while Waikato Montessori Education Centre is a private 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 Matangi School better than Waikato Montessori Education Centre?
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 Waikato Montessori Education Centre?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Matangi and Hamilton in Waikato.
How do Matangi School and Waikato Montessori Education Centre rank in Waikato?
Matangi School is 13th of 179 and Waikato Montessori Education Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).