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Mataroa School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Mokai Patea, Taihape, with 57 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll57at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic467moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Mataroa School, Ministry school number 2398 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

57students

Mataroa School had 57 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 3663%
Māori 3053%
Pacific <5
Asian <5

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 57 students on the roll, so they sum to about 130%, 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

467EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 467

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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

Mataroa School 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

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2398
Address30 Rongoiti Road, Mokai Patea, Taihape
Territorial authorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1900-02-01

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Taihape Area School CompositeYears 1–13 254 7.4 km
St Joseph's School (Taihape) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 78 8.4 km
Moawhango School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 28 14.4 km
Papanui Junction School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 10 15.5 km
Mangaweka School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 44 18.3 km
Taoroa School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 44 19.5 km
Waiouru School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 93 20.8 km
Pukeokahu School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 5 24.4 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Mataroa School cover?

Mataroa School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Mataroa School?

57 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Mataroa School have an enrolment zone?

No. Mataroa School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.

Is Mataroa School a state school?

Mataroa School is a state school.

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