Motueka High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Motueka, Tasman 7143 · Tasman District
#5 of 6 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman
#298 of 486 nationally
About Motueka High School
Motueka High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Motueka, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 702 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th of 6 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll size (63th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.8%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 4%.
There are 5 schools in Motueka; Motueka High School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)464
- Roll size (10%)702
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)71.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)37.5%
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 Motueka High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 464
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 702
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 71.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 37.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Motueka High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Motueka High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Motueka High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Motueka High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Parklands School (Motueka)
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
210 students · 635 m away
St Peter Chanel School (Motueka)
Motueka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 1.4 km away
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 1.5 km away
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students · 3.6 km away
Motueka Steiner School
Lower Moutere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 4.2 km away
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 4.3 km away
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 4.5 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 9.0 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 9.9 km away
Ngatimoti School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Collingwood Area School
Collingwood · State composite · Years 1–13
151 students
Murchison Area School
Murchison · State composite · Years 1–13
166 students
Golden Bay High School
Takaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
296 students
Waimea College
Richmond · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,535 students
Tapawera Area School
Tapawera · State composite · Years 1–13
147 students
TKKM o Tuia te Matangi
Richmond · State composite · Years 1–13
50 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Motueka High School a good school?
Motueka High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 of 6 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 Motueka High School rank in Tasman?
Motueka High School ranks #5 of 6 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman and #298 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Motueka High School?
Motueka High School had 702 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Motueka High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Motueka High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Motueka High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Motueka High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.