Firth School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Firth School
School Improving But Achievement Gaps Remain
Firth School is making genuine progress in key areas like literacy and numeracy frameworks, and support for students with complex needs is a clear strength. However, ERO found that overall achievement levels are only at a 'small majority' meeting curriculum expectations, equity gaps persist across reading, writing and mathematics, and attendance is below the government target. The school has a clear improvement plan in place and is working towards better outcomes.
Source: ERO, 20 February 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Firth School
45 Station Road, Matamata, Matamata
This school has an enrolment scheme, but the zone boundary is not available yet.
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What families ask about Firth School
- Does Firth School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed, but no boundary map is available here. Confirm your address directly with the school.
- What year levels does Firth School teach?
- Firth School teaches Year 1–6.
- What is Firth School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 511. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 252 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is February 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1963
- Principal
- Michelle Ryan
- Urban/rural setting
- Small urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
Nearby and future schools
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Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting Firth School:
- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care