Matamata College

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Matamata College is a co‑educational state secondary school in Matamata, New Zealand. It serves students from Year 9 to Year 13. The motto is “Quality Education for All.” The principal is Angela Sharples. The college opened in 1924.

In 2012, a student was killed by a train after running from trees near the tracks outside the school. In March 2025, a 13‑year‑old girl, Sarie Morton, was struck by a train after class. The Matamata‑Piako mayor, Adrienne Wilcock, said authorities were looking at safety measures like trackside fences or barriers.

As of October 2025, about 779 students attend Matamata College, with 211 of them identifying as Māori (27.1%).

The Equity Index is 477, indicating the school has many students from families with below‑average incomes, similar to a decile 4 under the old system.