Motueka Steiner School vs Tasman School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 5.9 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 School
Tasman ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
113 students
| Measure | Motueka Steiner School Lower Moutere, Tasman | Tasman School Tasman, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 22 | #3 of 22 |
| National rank | #763 of 1,559 | #532 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 81 | 113 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 414 |
| Total roll | 81 | 113 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16% | 9.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| International students | 6.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Moutere | Tasman |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | motuekasteiner.school.nz/ | www.tasman.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTasman School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 54.7).
- โขTasman School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 434).
- โขTasman School does better on roll size (113 vs 81).
- โขMotueka Steiner School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -13.7%).
- โขTasman School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 81.
- โขMotueka Steiner School is a state integrated school while Tasman School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tasman School ranks higher (63.9 vs 54.7 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 School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Lower Moutere and Tasman in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Motueka Steiner School: 434. Tasman School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Motueka Steiner School and Tasman School rank in Tasman?
Motueka Steiner School is 12th of 22 and Tasman School is 3rd of 22 among full primary schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).