Collingwood Area School vs Motueka High 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.
Collingwood Area School
Collingwood · State composite · Years 1–13
151 students
Motueka High School
Motueka · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
702 students
| Measure | Collingwood Area School Collingwood, Tasman | Motueka High School Motueka, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 6 | #5 of 6 |
| National rank | #264 of 486 | #298 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 151 | 702 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 464 |
| Total roll | 151 | 702 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.4% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80% | 71.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46.7% | 37.5% |
| Māori students | 19.9% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Collingwood | Motueka |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.collingwood-area.school.nz | www.motuekahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Collingwood Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.6 vs 40.5).
- •Collingwood Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 464).
- •Motueka High School does better on roll size (702 vs 151).
- •Motueka High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -7.4%).
- •Collingwood Area School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (80% vs 71.6%).
- •Motueka High School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 151.
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 Collingwood Area School better than Motueka High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Collingwood Area School ranks higher (45.6 vs 40.5 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 Collingwood Area School and Motueka High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Collingwood and Motueka in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Collingwood Area School: 461. Motueka High School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Collingwood Area School and Motueka High School rank in Tasman?
Collingwood Area School is 4th of 6 and Motueka High School is 5th of 6 among composite schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).