State-integrated · Full Primary · Co-ed
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
A state-integrated full primary (years 1–8) in Hastings Central, Hastings, with 155 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings), Ministry school number 1608 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
155students
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) had 155 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 155 students on the roll, so they sum to about 105%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
436EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Central School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 217 | 0.5 km |
| Akina School/ Activity Centre | Activity Centre | — | — | 0.5 km |
| Kōwhai School | Specialist School | — | 132 | 0.6 km |
| Taikura Rudolf Steiner School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 281 | 0.7 km |
| St Joseph's School (Hastings) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 275 | 0.8 km |
| Hastings Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 401 | 0.9 km |
| Hastings Boys' High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 755 | 1.1 km |
| Ebbett Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 162 | 1.2 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) vs Hastings Central School
- St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) vs St Joseph's School (Hastings)
- St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) vs Ebbett Park School
Common questions
What year levels does St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) cover?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)?
155 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) have an enrolment zone?
No. St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) a state school?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is a state-integrated school.