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; He was killed instantly.

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