Overview
Motatau School is a state full primary school in Motatau, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 63 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 539 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Far North District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityFar North District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0281
MoE School ID1053
Student Demographics
Total Roll63
European/Pakeha9.5%
Maori96.8%
Pacific6.3%
Asian0%
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 EQI539
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)