Brooklyn School (Motueka) vs Waimea Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 33 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School (Motueka)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
Waimea Intermediate
Richmond · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School (Motueka) Brooklyn, Tasman | Waimea Intermediate Richmond, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 22 | #16 of 22 |
| National rank | #798 of 1,559 | #814 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 141 | 560 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 451 |
| Total roll | 141 | 560 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 27.1% | -7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Brooklyn | Richmond |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.brooklyn.school.nz | www.waimeaint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (53.1 vs 52.6).
- •Brooklyn School (Motueka) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 451).
- •Waimea Intermediate does better on roll size (560 vs 141).
- •Brooklyn School (Motueka) does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.1% vs -7.1%).
- •Waimea Intermediate is the larger school with 560 students compared with 141.
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 Brooklyn School (Motueka) better than Waimea Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brooklyn School (Motueka) and Waimea Intermediate?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Richmond in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brooklyn School (Motueka): 450. Waimea Intermediate: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brooklyn School (Motueka) and Waimea Intermediate rank in Tasman?
Brooklyn School (Motueka) is 15th of 22 and Waimea Intermediate is 16th of 22 among full primary schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).