Schools in Matakohe
Northland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Matakohe (Northland) — 2 primary. Matakohe School 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Matakohe 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.
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing70Trajectory25ERO review76
More schools in Matakohe
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Tinopai School Full Primary · 13 students
What the record says about Matakohe schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Matakohe School
Matakohe School's 2023 ERO review identified strong community relationships, resilient and confident learners, and committed staff enacting the school vision. The school fosters community spirit and positive connections between home and school.
Full source-linked profile →Tinopai School
Tinopai School has made sufficient progress and transitioned into ERO's Te Ara Huarau approach. The school demonstrates strengths in curriculum development centred on local community and cultural concepts, strong use of achievement data to support equitable outcomes, and engagement with environmental learning. Leaders and the board have made good progress in implementing relevant curriculum, using student achievement information effectively, providing successful transitions, and strengthening governance practices.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Matakohe schools
What schools are in Matakohe?
Matakohe has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Matakohe School, Tinopai School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Matakohe?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Matakohe School ranks highest among Matakohe schools (61/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Matakohe?
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 Matakohe 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 Matakohe address.
Decile or EQI — how are Matakohe 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).