St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) vs Te Kura o Waharoa
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata Β· State integrated full primary Β· Years 1β8
25 students
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
39 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) Matamata, Waikato | Te Kura o Waharoa Waharoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 25 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 563 |
| Total roll | 25 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31.4% | 30.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 20% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Waharoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stjmta.school.nz/ | www.waharoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.3 vs 13.8).
- β’St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 563).
- β’Te Kura o Waharoa does better on roll size (39 vs 25).
- β’Te Kura o Waharoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.8% vs -31.4%).
- β’Te Kura o Waharoa is the larger school with 39 students compared with 25.
- β’St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Waharoa is a state 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) better than Te Kura o Waharoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) ranks higher (46.3 vs 13.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) and Te Kura o Waharoa?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Waharoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata): 447. Te Kura o Waharoa: 563. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) and Te Kura o Waharoa rank in Waikato?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) is unranked and Te Kura o Waharoa is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).