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Mataura School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Mataura, Mataura, with 55 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll55at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic514more socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneNono home zone
StudentsCo-edSmall urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Mataura School, Ministry school number 3986 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

55students

Mataura School had 55 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

Māori 2851%
European/Pākehā 2647%
Asian 815%
Pacific <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 55 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, 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

514EQI

more socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 514

← fewer barriersmore barriers →

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

Mataura 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

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number3986
AddressOakland Street, Mataura, Mataura
Territorial authorityGore District
RegionSouthland
Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1875-01-26

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
Tuturau Primary School ContributingYears 1–6 22 6.5 km
Te Tipua School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 36 7.8 km
St Peter's College (Gore) Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 350 10.7 km
West Gore School ContributingYears 1–6 149 10.7 km
Māruawai College Secondary (Year 7-15)Years 7–13 603 11.3 km
St Mary's School (Gore) ContributingYears 1–6 196 11.7 km
Gore Main School ContributingYears 1–6 204 12.4 km
East Gore School ContributingYears 1–6 122 13.6 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 Mataura School cover?

Mataura School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Mataura School?

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

Does Mataura School have an enrolment zone?

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

Is Mataura School a state school?

Mataura School is a state school.

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