State · Contributing · Co-ed
Matamata Primary School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Matamata East, Matamata, with 504 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Matamata Primary School, Ministry school number 1813 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
504students
Matamata Primary School had 504 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 504 students on the roll, so they sum to about 107%, 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
443EQI
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
Enrolment zone — advisory
Matamata Primary School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 24 | 0.2 km |
| Matamata College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 830 | 0.8 km |
| Matamata Intermediate | Intermediate | Years 7–8 | 399 | 1.1 km |
| Firth School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 228 | 1.3 km |
| Matamata Christian School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 140 | 1.3 km |
| Te Kura o Waharoa | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 41 | 6.1 km |
| Hinuera School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 166 | 7.8 km |
| Te Poi School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 58 | 9.0 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
- Matamata Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
- Matamata Primary School vs Firth School
- Matamata Primary School vs Te Kura o Waharoa
Common questions
What year levels does Matamata Primary School cover?
Matamata Primary School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Matamata Primary School?
504 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Matamata Primary School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Matamata Primary School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Matamata Primary School a state school?
Matamata Primary School is a state school.