Motueka Steiner School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Moutere, Tasman 7143 · Tasman District
#12 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#763 of 1,559 nationally
About Motueka Steiner School
Motueka Steiner School is a state integrated 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 81 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (65th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16%; pacific students 1.2%; international students 6.2%.
There are 2 schools in Lower Moutere; Motueka Steiner School ranks 1st 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%)434
- Roll size (10%)81
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.1%
- 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 Steiner School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 81
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Motueka Steiner School has changed over time.
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Schools near Motueka Steiner School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 294 m away
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 2.9 km away
St Peter Chanel School (Motueka)
Motueka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 3.1 km away
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students · 4.2 km away
Parklands School (Motueka)
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
210 students · 4.8 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 5.9 km away
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students · 6.7 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 6.8 km away
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 8.4 km away
Ngatimoti School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Motueka Steiner School a good school?
Motueka Steiner School has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Steiner School rank in Tasman?
Motueka Steiner School ranks #12 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #763 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Motueka Steiner School?
Motueka Steiner School had 81 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Motueka Steiner School a primary school or a secondary school?
Motueka Steiner School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Motueka Steiner School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Motueka Steiner School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.