Motueka Steiner School vs Tasman Bay Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motueka Steiner School
Lower Moutere ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
81 students
Tasman Bay Christian School
Tasman ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
46 students
| Measure | Motueka Steiner School Lower Moutere, Tasman | Tasman Bay Christian School Tasman, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 22 | โ |
| National rank | #763 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 81 | 46 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 456 |
| Total roll | 81 | 46 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | 85% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16% | 21.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 17.4% |
| International students | 6.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Moutere | Tasman |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | motuekasteiner.school.nz/ | www.tasbaychristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMotueka Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 45.1).
- โขMotueka Steiner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 456).
- โขMotueka Steiner School does better on roll size (81 vs 46).
- โขTasman Bay Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (85% vs -2.1%).
- โขMotueka Steiner School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 46.
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 Steiner School better than Tasman Bay Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Motueka Steiner School ranks higher (54.7 vs 45.1 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 Motueka Steiner School and Tasman Bay Christian School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Lower Moutere and Tasman in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Motueka Steiner School: 434. Tasman Bay Christian School: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Motueka Steiner School and Tasman Bay Christian School rank in Tasman?
Motueka Steiner School is 12th of 22 and Tasman Bay Christian School is unranked among full primary schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).