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.

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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.

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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

References

External links

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Educational institutions established in 1918

Secondary schools in Waikato

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1918 establishments in New Zealand

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