Matiere School
Main Road, Matiere · Waikato
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Matiere looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Matiere School a good school?
Matiere School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A caring, positive learning culture that provides opportunities to learn together in multi-level environments that respond to students' needs and interests
- Community relationships that are increasingly supporting students to grow and learn in a culturally responsive environment
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2023-11-28 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- A new principal was employed in May 2023 during a total school rebuild project
- School strategic priorities focus on Hauora (wellbeing), Mātauranga Māori (indigenous knowledge), and Akoranga (learning-to-learn capabilities)
- ERO and school are working together to improve outcomes for all ākonga in literacy
- Strengthening assessment practices and promoting regular attendance are ongoing priorities
- A caring, positive learning culture provides opportunities to learn in multi-level environments responsive to students' needs and interests
"A new principal was employed in May 2023."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2014–2018. 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
$0.44M
Per-student funding · 2022
$18,131
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.4M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 1
- Year 02 1
- Year 03 5
- Year 04 2
- Year 05 5
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 4
- Year 08 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 66.7%
- Māori 58.3%
- Asian 8.3%
Location
Main Road, Matiere. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Matiere School a good school?
Matiere School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-11 review identified 5 key findings. A new principal was employed in May 2023 during a total school rebuild project
How do I enrol my child at Matiere School?
Contact the school directly on 07-8937861, email officeadmin@matiere.school.nz, or visit www.matiere.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?
Matiere School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Matiere School has 24 students, with an EQI of 485 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matiere School in 2023-11, 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