Overview
Matamata Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Matamata, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 394 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 472 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3400
MoE School ID1812
Student Demographics
Total Roll394
European/Pakeha82%
Maori29.2%
Pacific6.6%
Asian9.6%
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 EQI472
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)