Matamata Christian School
91A Smith Street, Matamata · Waikato
Composite score
Strong
Top 5% in NZ
Rank #7 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Matamata Christian School's most recent ERO review (September 2024) found that most students achieve at or above expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics, with the majority meeting expectations in writing. The school has a strong culture of belonging and positive behaviour, supported by collaborative leadership and inclusive learning environments. However, the ERO identified that while Māori student achievement has improved over time, disparities remain in reading, writing and mathematics. The school's composite score is 76.
Best suited for
Students all year levels (Year 1-13) in Matamata looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Matamata Christian School a good school?
Matamata Christian School scores 95/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
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 NCEA data · why? ▼ hide
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standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+50.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top 10% of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2024-09 · near band median (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-09-03 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024
- Board Administration requirements met
- Curriculum requirements met
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements met
- Personnel Management and Finance requirements met
"As of June 2024, the Matamata Christian School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2024. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
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
$0.69M
Per-student funding · 2022
$5,635
2018
$0.5M
2019
$0.5M
2020
$0.7M
2021
$0.7M
2022
$0.7M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 10
- Year 02 14
- Year 03 12
- Year 04 12
- Year 05 21
- Year 06 14
- Year 07 17
- Year 08 13
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 70.5%
- Asian 20.5%
- Other / MELAA 12.3%
- Māori 10.7%
- Pacific 4.9%
Location
91A Smith Street, Matamata. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Matamata Christian School.
Firth School
Contributing · 0.2km · 252 roll
64
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Matamata Intermediate
Intermediate · 0.2km · 404 roll
51
-44 vs this
Matamata College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.7km · 770 roll
58
-37 vs this
Matamata Primary School
Contributing · 1.3km · 519 roll
83
-12 vs this
- no score yet
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Full Primary · 1.4km · 26 roll
Te Kura o Waharoa
Full Primary · 6.3km · 40 roll
87
-8 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Matamata Christian School a good school?
Matamata Christian School scores 95/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 5% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-09 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024
How do I enrol my child at Matamata Christian School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8885444, email office@matamata.school.nz, or visit www.matamata.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?
Matamata Christian School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Matamata Christian School has 122 students, with an EQI of 425 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matamata Christian School in 2024-09, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz