Lower Moutere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Moutere, Tasman 7175 · Tasman District
#21 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#1136 of 1,559 nationally
About Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere School is a state full primary located in Lower Moutere, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 220 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 21st of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll size (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.9%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Lower Moutere; Lower Moutere School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)474
- Roll size (10%)220
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.2%
- 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 Lower Moutere School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 474
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 220
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Lower Moutere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Lower Moutere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Motueka Steiner School
Lower Moutere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 294 m away
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 3.2 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Motueka)
Motueka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 3.4 km away
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students · 4.5 km away
Parklands School (Motueka)
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
210 students · 5.0 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 5.9 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 6.8 km away
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students · 6.9 km away
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 8.7 km away
Ngatimoti School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Central Takaka School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
46 students
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students
Takaka Primary School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lower Moutere School a good school?
Lower Moutere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 of 22 in Tasman. 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 Lower Moutere School rank in Tasman?
Lower Moutere School ranks #21 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #1136 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Lower Moutere School?
Lower Moutere School had 220 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Lower Moutere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lower Moutere School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Lower Moutere School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lower Moutere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.