Matamata Christian School

CompositeCo-EducationalYear 1–13State integratedPreference-based enrolment
91A Smith Street, Matamata, Matamata
122 students
Small school
425
Equity Index · High Advantage
Preference enrolment
Special character criteria apply

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Matamata Christian School in brief

Matamata Christian School is a small state integrated co-educational composite school (Year 1–13) in Matamata, Matamata, with 122 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 425 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. As a state-integrated school it enrols by preference for its special character rather than by home zone. It opened in 1988.

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Matamata Christian School

91A Smith Street, Matamata, Matamata

This state-integrated school enrols by preference criteria, so zone rules don't apply in the same way. The map shows the school location — check the school's own enrolment scheme.

Matamata Christian School is a state-integrated school. Places go first to applicants with a preference connection to the school's special character (for example, a faith connection), so the usual in-zone and ballot rules don't apply in the same way. Where a geographic priority exists, it works within those preference criteria. Check the school's own enrolment scheme before relying on a zone result.

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How enrolment at Matamata Christian School works

  • Matamata Christian School is a state-integrated school with no enrolment scheme listed. That does not make it open enrolment: admission turns first on its special-character preference criteria — a religious or philosophical connection the school sets out — rather than on where you live.
  • Year levels: Year 1–13
  • Roll size: Small school
  • School website: matamata.school.nz

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What families ask about Matamata Christian School

Does Matamata Christian School have an enrolment zone?
Matamata Christian School is a state-integrated school, so places go first to applicants who meet its special-character preference criteria. Any geographic priority applies within those criteria, so an address alone doesn't decide it — check the school's own enrolment scheme.
What year levels does Matamata Christian School teach?
Matamata Christian School teaches Year 1–13.
What is Matamata Christian School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 425. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 122 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is September 2024.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1988
Principal
Alistair Paterson
Urban/rural setting
Small urban area
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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