Kawakawa Primary School vs Motatau School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
Motatau School
Motatau · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students
| Measure | Kawakawa Primary School Kawakawa, Northland | Motatau School Motatau, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 72 | #64 of 72 |
| National rank | #1330 of 1,559 | #1524 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 239 | 63 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 531 | 539 |
| Total roll | 239 | 63 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 46.4% | 1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 93.3% | 95.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.1% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Motatau |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kawakawaprimary.co.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Kawakawa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.8 vs 18.6).
- •Kawakawa Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (531 vs 539).
- •Kawakawa Primary School does better on roll size (239 vs 63).
- •Kawakawa Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.4% vs 1.7%).
- •Kawakawa Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 63.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kawakawa Primary School better than Motatau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kawakawa Primary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kawakawa Primary School and Motatau School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Motatau in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawakawa Primary School: 531. Motatau School: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawakawa Primary School and Motatau School rank in Northland?
Kawakawa Primary School is 45th of 72 and Motatau School is 64th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).