Matamata Intermediate
Smith Street, Matamata · Waikato
Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #1,911 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Matamata looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Matamata Intermediate a good school?
Matamata Intermediate scores 51/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Student-centred approach to decision making
- Strong, coherent, and robust internal evaluation processes
- Well-established educationally powerful connections and relationships across the community; parent, whaanau and iwi support aspirations for students
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.
standdowns 31.3/1k · suspensions 17.2/1k · exclusions 2.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+4.1% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
73/100 from ERO review 2018-09 · below band median (n=406) · 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): 73/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-12-15 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Student-centred approach to decision making is a key strength
- Strong, coherent, and robust internal evaluation processes are in place
- Well-established educationally powerful connections and relationships across the community with parent, whaanau and iwi support
- Clear strategic vision honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to drive equitable and excellent outcomes
- Strategic change driven by responding to the needs of adolescents through use of Ako Critical Context for Change
"foster a learning environment that enhances Mauri Ora, rich in cultural identity and belonging"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2013–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$4.06M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$222k
Net assets / equity
$1.66M
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
31.3
20 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
17.2
9 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
2.0
1 this year · 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
$2.84M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,031
2018
$2.3M
2019
$2.2M
2020
$2.9M
2021
$2.7M
2022
$2.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 188
- Year 08 217
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 82.2%
- Māori 27.5%
- Asian 9.2%
- Pacific 6.2%
- Other / MELAA 3.5%
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Location
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 Intermediate.
Firth School
Contributing · 0.2km · 252 roll
64
+13 vs this
Matamata Christian School
Composite · 0.2km · 122 roll
95
+44 vs this
Matamata College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.4km · 770 roll
58
+7 vs this
Matamata Primary School
Contributing · 1.1km · 519 roll
83
+32 vs this
- no score yet
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Full Primary · 1.1km · 26 roll
Te Kura o Waharoa
Full Primary · 6.3km · 40 roll
87
+36 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Matamata Intermediate a good school?
Matamata Intermediate scores 51/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-12 review identified 5 key findings. Student-centred approach to decision making is a key strength
How do I enrol my child at Matamata Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 07-8887221, email office@matamataint.school.nz, or visit www.matamataintermediate.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 Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Matamata Intermediate has 404 students, with an EQI of 472 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matamata Intermediate in 2022-12, signed by Phil Cowie. 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
- web.archive.org
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz