Motueka High School vs Riwaka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motueka High School
Motueka ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
702 students
Riwaka School
Riwaka ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
137 students
| Measure | Motueka High School Motueka, Tasman | Riwaka School Riwaka, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 6 | #18 of 22 |
| National rank | #298 of 486 | #932 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 702 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 450 |
| Total roll | 702 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -27.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 71.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 37.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.8% | 30.7% |
| Pacific students | 5.7% | 3.6% |
| International students | 4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Motueka | Riwaka |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.motuekahigh.school.nz | www.riwaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRiwaka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.8 vs 40.5).
- โขRiwaka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 464).
- โขMotueka High School does better on roll size (702 vs 137).
- โขMotueka High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -27.4%).
- โขMotueka High School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 137.
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 Motueka High School better than Riwaka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Riwaka School ranks higher (47.8 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 Motueka High School and Riwaka School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Motueka and Riwaka in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Motueka High School: 464. Riwaka School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Motueka High School and Riwaka School rank in Tasman?
Motueka High School is 5th of 6 and Riwaka School is 18th of 22 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).