Motatau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Motatau, Northland 0281 · Far North District
#64 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1524 of 1,559 nationally
About Motatau School
Motatau School is a state full primary located in Motatau, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 63 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 18.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 64th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 95.2%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)539
- Roll size (10%)63
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Motatau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 539
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 63
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 95.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Motatau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Motatau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 6.4 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 12 km away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 12 km away
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 13 km away
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students · 13 km away
Te Horo School (Whangarei)
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 14 km away
Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
164 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Tūtūtarakihi
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
Te Kura ā Iwi o Pawarenga
Pawarenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
Kohukohu School
Kohukohu · State full primary · Years 1–8
22 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Motatau School a good school?
Motatau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 18.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #64 of 72 in Northland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Motatau School rank in Northland?
Motatau School ranks #64 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1524 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Motatau School?
Motatau School had 63 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Motatau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Motatau School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Motatau School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Motatau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.