Overview
Lower Moutere School is a state full primary school in Lower Moutere, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 207 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 474 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Tasman District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode7175
MoE School ID3200
Student Demographics
Total Roll207
European/Pakeha88.9%
Maori16.9%
Pacific2.4%
Asian6.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI474
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)