Matamata College


Matamata College is a co-educational state secondary school located in Matamata, New Zealand.

History

The college was declared open on 11 February 1924 by the Minister for Education, James Parr.
In July 2012, a student was killed by a train after he ran out from several trees alongside the tracks outside the school. In March 2025, a 13-year-old girl named Sarie Morton was struck by a train shortly after class at 3:15 PM. Consequently, the mayor of Matamata-Piako, Adrienne Wilcock, stated that she was assisting authorities in regard to implementing protective measures, such as a trackside fences or barriers.

Enrolment

As of, Matamata College has a roll of students, of which identify as Māori. The school has an Equity Index of, placing it amongst schools whose students have socioeconomic barriers to achievement.

Notable alumni

  • Anne Taylor – netball player
  • Brendon Leonard – rugby union player
  • Casey Williams – netball player
  • Catherine Tizard – Governor-General
  • Craig Innes – rugby union and rugby league player
  • Judith Collins – politician; former National leader
  • Julie Hawkes – squash player
  • Lyn Grime – Olympic hurdler
  • Murray Taylor – rugby union player
  • Nicola Browne – cricketer
  • Richard Nunns – Māori traditional instrumentalist of Pākehā heritage
  • Shane Dye – jockey
  • Warwick Taylor – rugby union player

    Historic imagery