Matua School
145 Levers Road, Matua · Bay of Plenty
Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #860 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students in Matua looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Matua School a good school?
Matua 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
- Highly effective self-review and robust processes
- Equitable access to the breadth of the curriculum for international students
- Well-resourced English language acquisition in a range of contexts
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 10.3/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=536) · why? ▼ hide
-0.2% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · near band median (n=534) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2023-04 · below band median (n=539) · 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
2023-04-06 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Highly effective self-review and robust processes support the school to identify and respond to areas for improvement
- International students enjoy equitable access to the breadth of the curriculum and are well supported to engage with wider school life
- English language acquisition is promoted in a range of contexts and well resourced
- Caring relationships and pastoral systems and processes effectively support international students' wellbeing
- The cultural diversity of international students is celebrated, and students are included as valued members of the school community
"Highly effective self-review and robust processes support the school to identify and respond to areas for improvement that arise."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2018–2023. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2023 · Audit opinion: unmodified
Total revenue
$5.05M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$112k
Net assets / equity
$1.38M
3 years of audited data on file · View full history (Pro)
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
10.3
2 this year · 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
$3.89M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,005
2018
$3.6M
2019
$2.8M
2020
$3.9M
2021
$3.4M
2022
$3.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 75
- Year 02 53
- Year 03 86
- Year 04 79
- Year 05 95
- Year 06 102
- Year 07 24
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 85.0%
- Māori 12.1%
- Asian 11.7%
- Other / MELAA 4.3%
- Pacific 3.8%
- International 3.1%
Location
145 Levers Road, Matua. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Matua School.
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Frequently asked
Is Matua School a good school?
Matua 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 2023-04 review identified 6 key findings. Highly effective self-review and robust processes support the school to identify and respond to areas for improvement
How do I enrol my child at Matua School?
Contact the school directly on 07-5769027, email office@matua.school.nz, or visit www.matua.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?
Matua School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Matua School has 555 students, with an EQI of 401 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Matua School in 2023-04, 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
- matua.school.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz