Matatoki School vs Turua Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
| Measure | Matatoki School Matatoki, Waikato | Turua Primary School Turua, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 179 | #115 of 179 |
| National rank | #1040 of 1,559 | #1057 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 86 | 104 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 470 |
| Total roll | 86 | 104 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | 12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.7% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matatoki | Turua |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.matatoki.school.nz/ | www.turua.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (43.2 vs 42.4).
- •Matatoki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 470).
- •Turua Primary School does better on roll size (104 vs 86).
- •Turua Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs -5.7%).
- •Turua Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 86.
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 Matatoki School better than Turua Primary 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 Matatoki School and Turua Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Matatoki and Turua in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matatoki School: 459. Turua Primary School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matatoki School and Turua Primary School rank in Waikato?
Matatoki School is 111th of 179 and Turua Primary School is 115th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).