Golden Bay High School vs Motupipi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 3.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Bay High School
Takaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
296 students
Motupipi School
Motupipi · State contributing · Years 1–6
82 students
| Measure | Golden Bay High School Takaka, Tasman | Motupipi School Motupipi, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 6 | #6 of 22 |
| National rank | #233 of 486 | #598 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 296 | 82 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 450 | 426 |
| Total roll | 296 | 82 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30.2% | – |
| Māori students | 13.2% | 7.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takaka | Motupipi |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.gbh.school.nz | motupipischool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Motupipi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 50.1).
- •Motupipi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 450).
- •Golden Bay High School does better on roll size (296 vs 82).
- •Motupipi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -7%).
- •Golden Bay High School is the larger school with 296 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 Golden Bay High School better than Motupipi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Motupipi School ranks higher (61.4 vs 50.1 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 Golden Bay High School and Motupipi School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Takaka and Motupipi in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Golden Bay High School: 450. Motupipi School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Golden Bay High School and Motupipi School rank in Tasman?
Golden Bay High School is 2nd of 6 and Motupipi School is 6th of 22 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).