Motueka South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Motueka, Tasman 7143 · Tasman District
#20 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#968 of 1,559 nationally
About Motueka South School
Motueka South School is a state full primary located in Motueka, in the Tasman District territorial authority of Tasman, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 166 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 20th of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.1%; pacific students 9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Motueka; Motueka South School ranks 3rd of 5 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%)455
- Roll size (10%)166
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25.7%
- 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 Motueka South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 166
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9%
- 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 Motueka South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Motueka South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter Chanel School (Motueka)
Motueka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 264 m away
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students · 1.5 km away
Parklands School (Motueka)
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
210 students · 1.9 km away
Motueka Steiner School
Lower Moutere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 2.9 km away
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 3.2 km away
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students · 4.8 km away
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 5.8 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 7.6 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 8.5 km away
Ngatimoti School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Richmond School (Nelson)
Richmond · State contributing · Years 1–6
523 students
Central Takaka School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
46 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
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Motueka South School a good school?
Motueka South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 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 Motueka South School rank in Tasman?
Motueka South School ranks #20 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #968 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Motueka South School?
Motueka South School had 166 students in 2026, a change of -26% over five years.
Is Motueka South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Motueka South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Motueka South School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Motueka South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.