Overview
Matamata Christian School is a state integrated composite school in Matamata, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 135 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 425 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3400
MoE School ID1186
Student Demographics
Total Roll135
European/Pakeha74.8%
Maori9.6%
Pacific4.4%
Asian18.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI425
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)