Schools in Masterton
Wellington · New Zealand
There are 20 schools in and around Masterton (Wellington) — 11 primary, 1 intermediate, 7 secondary. TKKM o Wairarapa is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
20 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Masterton schools by suburb
5 Masterton suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Masterton ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1TKKM o Wairarapa
Masterton · Composite · 164 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention86Wellbeing71Trajectory100ERO review81 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory61ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic94Outcomes63Retention94Wellbeing63Trajectory47ERO review80 - 5St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 291 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Academic98Outcomes38Retention98Wellbeing95Trajectory43ERO review78 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory49ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing88Trajectory54ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic90Outcomes16Retention82Wellbeing100Trajectory72ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing52Trajectory63ERO review83 - 10Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic76Outcomes1Retention100Wellbeing100Trajectory50ERO review90 - View profile →
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Academic84Outcomes15Retention86Wellbeing35Trajectory99ERO review56 - View profile →
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Wellbeing70Trajectory25ERO review76 - View profile →
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Academic77Outcomes41Retention80Wellbeing19Trajectory35ERO review67 - View profile →
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Wellbeing47Trajectory49ERO review72 - View profile →
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Wellbeing45Trajectory57ERO review66 - View profile →
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Academic76Outcomes18Retention80Wellbeing0Trajectory58ERO review57 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory90ERO review67 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory48ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory13ERO review76
More schools in Masterton
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Tinui School Full Primary · 19 students
What the record says about Masterton schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Rathkeale College
Rathkeale College's 2023 ERO review found that personalised academic and pastoral support helps learners achieve equitable outcomes at NCEA Level 2. The school has developed a culture of respectful relationships and inclusive practices, with early initiatives to strengthen tikanga and te reo Māori in school conditions and practice.
Full source-linked profile →St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
St Matthew's Collegiate operates a hostel facility with a new Director of Boarding and experienced staff providing a secure environment for boarders. The school has improved systems including electronic leave management and separate accommodation for junior and senior students. However, the owner has not conducted an adequate review of hostel policies, including consultation with boarders and parents, within the past three years.
Full source-linked profile →Solway College
Solway College's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2024, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed. The school has no active Ministry of Education intervention. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Chanel College
Chanel College's September 2023 board assurance review found the board attested to compliance across regulatory and administrative areas including finance, assets, and personnel management. Non-compliance was identified regarding teaching and learning programmes not fully meeting curriculum policy requirements, and the school not offering second or subsequent language learning in Years 7-10. The school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Wairarapa College
Wairarapa College's 2022 ERO review found the school had reshuffled its leadership team to better oversee student outcomes and support teaching and learning goals. The school is working with its Kāhui Ako to develop a locally responsive curriculum, and has strengthened its student support team's approach to wellbeing through restorative practices and positive behaviour support. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Mākoura College
Mākoura College has positive relationships and offers diverse educational pathways, with the Board and leadership developing a strategic plan with community input. ERO identified concerns about transition processes, the use of achievement data to support student needs, and health and safety implementation consistency. The school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Masterton schools
What schools are in Masterton?
Masterton has 20 schools on our records (11 primary, 1 intermediate, 7 secondary): Wairarapa College, Solway College, Mākoura College, Chanel College, Rathkeale College, St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton), TKKM o Wairarapa, Lakeview School, Masterton Primary School, Douglas Park School, Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents, Fernridge School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Masterton?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Wairarapa ranks highest among Masterton schools (84/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Masterton?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Masterton does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Masterton address.
Decile or EQI — how are Masterton schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).