Motupipi School vs Takaka Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 3.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motupipi School
Motupipi · State contributing · Years 1–6
82 students
Takaka Primary School
Takaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students
| Measure | Motupipi School Motupipi, Tasman | Takaka Primary School Takaka, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 22 | #19 of 22 |
| National rank | #598 of 1,559 | #958 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 82 | 128 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 452 |
| Total roll | 82 | 128 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | -14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.3% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Motupipi | Takaka |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | motupipischool.co.nz | www.takakaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Motupipi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 46.7).
- •Motupipi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 452).
- •Takaka Primary School does better on roll size (128 vs 82).
- •Motupipi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -14%).
- •Takaka Primary School is the larger school with 128 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 Motupipi School better than Takaka Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Motupipi School ranks higher (61.4 vs 46.7 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 Motupipi School and Takaka Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Motupipi and Takaka in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Motupipi School: 426. Takaka Primary School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Motupipi School and Takaka Primary School rank in Tasman?
Motupipi School is 6th of 22 and Takaka Primary School is 19th of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).