New ZealandWaikatoMatamataMatamata Primary School

Matamata Primary School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Matamata, Waikato · Small urban area
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Roll476enrolled students
EQI443-12 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI443
vs National-12 (avg 455)
Roll476
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Matamata

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
443-20
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
476
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
20.8%-11.2pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.5%-9.3pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Matamata Primary School is a state contributing school in Matamata, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 476 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 443 (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 TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3440
MoE School ID1813

Student Demographics

Total Roll476
European/Pakeha68.5%
Maori20.8%
Pacific2.5%
Asian12.8%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
68.5%
Maori
20.8%
Pacific
2.5%
Asian
12.8%
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 EQI443
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)