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St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)

Matamata · Waikato Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)

St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) is a co-educational full primary school in Matamata, within the Waikato Region, operating in the state : integrated sector, with 25 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 447. The school has been open since 1930.

With 25 students on roll, St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata) is a very small school — larger than about 8% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 447, which is below the national average of 463. A lower Equity Index signals less socio-economic need in the school's community than the national norm.

The largest group is European at 56.5%, with a meaningful Asian community at 43.5% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.64 (moderate isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 13 · 56.5%
Asian 10 · 43.5%

Total roll recorded: 25 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

25Students on rollLarger than 8% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
447Equity IndexBelow national mean of 463
0.68Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.64Isolation indexmoderate isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Waikato Region
Matamata 37.8133° S · 175.7778° E
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Nearby schools

Matamata Primary SchoolMatamata · Contributing 0.2 km Matamata CollegeMatamata · Secondary (Year 9-15) 0.7 km Matamata IntermediateMatamata · Intermediate 1.1 km Firth SchoolMatamata · Contributing 1.3 km Matamata Christian SchoolMatamata · Composite 1.4 km Te Kura o WaharoaWaharoa · Full Primary 6.3 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState : Integrated
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingSmall urban area
  • Territorial authorityMatamata-Piako District
  • Education regionWaikato
  • Regional councilWaikato Region
  • Enrolment schemeNo — no enrolment scheme
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1930
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