Parklands School (Motueka)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Motueka, Tasman 7143 · Tasman District
#22 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman
#1353 of 1,559 nationally
About Parklands School (Motueka)
Parklands School (Motueka) 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 210 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 22 ranked full primary schools in Tasman. Its strongest component is roll size (53th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 52.4%; pacific students 12.9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Motueka; Parklands School (Motueka) ranks 5th 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%)503
- Roll size (10%)210
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.6%
- 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 Parklands School (Motueka) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 503
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 210
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 52.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.9%
- 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 Parklands School (Motueka) has changed over time.
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Schools near Parklands School (Motueka)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students · 635 m away
St Peter Chanel School (Motueka)
Motueka · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 1.8 km away
Motueka South School
Motueka · State full primary · Years 1–8
166 students · 1.9 km away
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students · 3.6 km away
Riwaka School
Riwaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students · 3.9 km away
Motueka Steiner School
Lower Moutere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 4.8 km away
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students · 5.0 km away
Tasman School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 9.3 km away
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Tasman with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Lower Moutere School
Lower Moutere · State full primary · Years 1–8
220 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Parklands School (Motueka) a good school?
Parklands School (Motueka) has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 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 Parklands School (Motueka) rank in Tasman?
Parklands School (Motueka) ranks #22 of 22 full primary schools in Tasman and #1353 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Parklands School (Motueka)?
Parklands School (Motueka) had 210 students in 2026, a change of -9% over five years.
Is Parklands School (Motueka) a primary school or a secondary school?
Parklands School (Motueka) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Parklands School (Motueka)?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Parklands School (Motueka); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.