Overview
Motueka High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Motueka, Tasman. It is a co-educational school. The school has 730 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 464 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityTasman District
RegionTasman
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode7143
MoE School ID298
Student Demographics
Total Roll730
European/Pakeha86%
Maori19.3%
Pacific5.3%
Asian5.8%
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 EQI464
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)