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Parklands School (Motueka)

Motueka · Tasman Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Parklands School (Motueka)

Parklands School (Motueka) is a co-educational full primary school in Motueka, within the Tasman Region, operating in the state sector, with 210 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 503. The school has been open since 1858.

With 210 students on roll, Parklands School (Motueka) is a medium-sized school — larger than about 49% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 503, which is above the national average of 463. A higher Equity Index signals greater socio-economic need in the school's community — schools in this band receive more targeted government funding and support.

The largest group is European at 68.9%, with a meaningful Pasifika community at 16.5% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.66 (moderate isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 113 · 68.9%
Pasifika 27 · 16.5%
Asian 18 · 11.0%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 5 · 3.0%
Other 1 · 0.6%

Total roll recorded: 210 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

210Students on rollLarger than 49% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
503Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.93Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.66Isolation indexmoderate isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Te reo Māori programme

96Taught predominantly in te reo Māori45.71% of the roll
114Learning te reo in English mediumLevels 3–5 immersion recorded separately

Location

Tasman Region
Motueka 41.1103° S · 173.0093° E
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Nearby schools

Motueka High SchoolMotueka · Secondary (Year 9-15) 0.6 km St Peter Chanel School (Motueka)Motueka · Full Primary 1.8 km Motueka South SchoolMotueka · Full Primary 1.9 km Brooklyn School (Motueka)Motueka · Full Primary 3.6 km Riwaka SchoolRiwaka · Full Primary 3.9 km Motueka Steiner SchoolLower Moutere · Full Primary 4.8 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingSmall urban area
  • Territorial authorityTasman District
  • Education regionNelson, Marlborough, West Coast
  • Regional councilTasman Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1858
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