State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Te Kura o Matapihi
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Matapihi, Tauranga, with 175 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Kura o Matapihi, Ministry school number 1815 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
175students
Te Kura o Matapihi had 175 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 175 students on the roll, so they sum to about 119%, 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
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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
Te Kura o Matapihi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 465 | 2.7 km |
| Tauranga Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 458 | 2.7 km |
| Maungatapu School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 579 | 3.3 km |
| Welcome Bay School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 284 | 3.4 km |
| Tauranga Boys' College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 2,288 | 3.4 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 100 | 3.6 km |
| Tauranga Waldorf School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 203 | 3.7 km |
| Tauranga Special School | Specialist School | — | 129 | 3.8 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
- Te Kura o Matapihi vs St Mary's Catholic School (Tauranga)
- Te Kura o Matapihi vs Tauranga Primary School
- Te Kura o Matapihi vs Maungatapu School
Common questions
What year levels does Te Kura o Matapihi cover?
Te Kura o Matapihi is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Te Kura o Matapihi?
175 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Kura o Matapihi have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Kura o Matapihi does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Kura o Matapihi a state school?
Te Kura o Matapihi is a state school.