Appleby School vs Motupipi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 55 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleby School
Tasman · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
Motupipi School
Motupipi · State contributing · Years 1–6
82 students
| Measure | Appleby School Tasman, Tasman | Motupipi School Motupipi, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 22 | #6 of 22 |
| National rank | #671 of 1,559 | #598 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 149 | 82 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 426 |
| Total roll | 149 | 82 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 7.3% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tasman | Motupipi |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.appleby.school.nz | motupipischool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Motupipi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 58.0).
- •Motupipi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 430).
- •Appleby School does better on roll size (149 vs 82).
- •Motupipi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -5.7%).
- •Appleby School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 82.
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 Appleby School better than Motupipi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Motupipi School ranks higher (61.4 vs 58.0 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 Appleby School and Motupipi School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Tasman and Motupipi in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Appleby School: 430. Motupipi School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Appleby School and Motupipi School rank in Tasman?
Appleby School is 9th of 22 and Motupipi School is 6th of 22 among full primary schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).