Matahui School
117 Matahui Road, Katikati · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #842 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Matahui School had a special ERO review in March 2021 and was initially not meeting aspects of registration criteria; however, leadership and governance subsequently addressed identified areas including property management and staff authority matters. The school provides personalised support through small class sizes and maintains an inclusive environment for its international students as a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Katikati looking for an independent setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Matahui School a good school?
Matahui School scores 74/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Small class sizes enable personalised support and care for students
- International students are involved in all learning activities with their peers in an inclusive environment
- School is a signatory provider to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
no incidents reported · top 10% of band (n=26) · why? ▼ hide
-22.8% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom 10% of band (n=77) · why? ▼ hide
84/100 from ERO review 2016-05 · above band median (n=96) · why? ▼ hide
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 84/100.
Latest ERO review
2021-03-08 · Phil Cowie, Central Region - Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- At the time of the onsite review, Matahui School was not meeting aspects of the criteria for registration as a private school
- Following the onsite review, leadership and governance took steps to address identified areas, including determining to remove the studio building from the school grounds
- Leadership and governance developed property management and maintenance processes and identified staff with authority to restrain students
- The school meets criteria for student numbers, staffing suitability, equipment, curriculum, tuition standards, and manager fit and proper person requirements
- International students are catered for in an inclusive environment and involved in all learning activities with peers
"Following the onsite review, leadership and governance have taken steps to address these areas, including determining to remove the studio building from the school grounds, developing property management and maintenance processes, and identifying the names and positions of staff with authority to restrain students."
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.03M
Per-student funding · 2022
$599
2018
$0.1M
2019
$0.1M
2020
$0.1M
2021
$0.0M
2022
$0.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 6
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 5
- Year 05 10
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 7
- Year 08 2
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 91.5%
- Māori 10.6%
- Asian 8.5%
- Pacific 2.1%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
ESOL support
partial
Years accepted
1-8
Location
117 Matahui Road, Katikati. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Matahui School.
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Frequently asked
Is Matahui School a good school?
Matahui School scores 74/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Above median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2021-03 review identified 5 key findings. At the time of the onsite review, Matahui School was not meeting aspects of the criteria for registration as a private school
How do I enrol my child at Matahui School?
Contact the school directly on 07-5520655, email office@matahuiroad.school.nz, or visit www.matahui.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Matahui School is a private school. Tuition fees are set by the school — contact them directly for current rates.
What is the roll size?
Matahui School has 47 students.
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matahui School in 2021-03, signed by Phil Cowie. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- matahui.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz