Rathkeale College vs St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rathkeale College
Opaki · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
317 students
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
| Measure | Rathkeale College Opaki, Wellington | St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 46 | #7 of 46 |
| National rank | #87 of 486 | #71 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 317 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 404 |
| Total roll | 317 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.4% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.4% | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| International students | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Opaki | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.rathkeale.school.nz | www.stmatts.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.5 vs 72.8).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 415).
- •Rathkeale College does better on roll size (317 vs 274).
- •Rathkeale College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.4% vs -5.8%).
- •Rathkeale College is the larger school with 317 students compared with 274.
- •Rathkeale College is boys and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is girls.
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 Rathkeale College better than St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.8 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 Rathkeale College and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Opaki and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rathkeale College: 415. St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton): 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rathkeale College and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) rank in Wellington?
Rathkeale College is 10th of 46 and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is 7th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).