Schools in Matauri Bay
Northland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Matauri Bay (Northland) — 1 primary. Matauri Bay 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Matauri Bay 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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What the record says about Matauri Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay School showed significantly improved student achievement in reading, writing and mathematics by 2015, with more than half of all students achieving at or above the National Standard in these areas. The school has developed a culturally responsive curriculum promoting Ngāpuhi culture and identity, supported by improved performance management processes aligned to Education Council requirements and Tātaiako. The school's composite score is 67.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Matauri Bay schools
What schools are in Matauri Bay?
Matauri Bay has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Matauri Bay School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Matauri Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Matauri Bay School ranks highest among Matauri Bay schools (33/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Matauri Bay?
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 Matauri Bay 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 Matauri Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Matauri Bay 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).