New ZealandGisborneMotuMotu School

Motu School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Motu, Gisborne · Rural other
principal@motu.school.nz 06-8635804
Roll7enrolled students
EQI488+33 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI488
vs National+33 (avg 455)
Roll7
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
Motu School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
488+25
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
7
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
57.1%+25.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
0%-11.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Motu School is a state full primary school in Motu, Gisborne. It is a co-educational school. The school has 7 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 488 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Gisborne District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityGisborne District
RegionGisborne
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode4052
MoE School ID2616

Student Demographics

Total Roll7
European/Pakeha85.7%
Maori57.1%
Pacific0%
Asian0%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
85.7%
Maori
57.1%
Pacific
0%
Asian
0%
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 EQI488
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)