Bunnythorpe School
Baring Street, Bunnythorpe · Taranaki & Manawatū
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In summary
Bunnythorpe School is a full primary located in Bunnythorpe, Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū. ERO identified a highly collegial school team with effective internal communication about learner needs, and noted that children learn in a caring, collaborative environment where they are central to classroom decision-making. School leadership has established systems and processes focused on continuous improvement of practice. The school has a composite score of 72.
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Bunnythorpe looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Bunnythorpe School a good school?
Bunnythorpe School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Board has attested compliance across all key administrative areas: Board Administration, Curriculum, Health/Safety/Welfare, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2023-07-03 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Board has attested to all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2023
- Board Administration compliant
- Curriculum compliant
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare compliant
- Personnel Management compliant
"As of April 2023, the Bunnythorpe School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2021–2023. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.26M
Per-student funding · 2022
$9,096
2018
$0.3M
2019
$0.2M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.3M
2022
$0.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 3
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 3
- Year 04 3
- Year 05 4
- Year 07 5
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 82.8%
- Māori 31.0%
- Asian 3.4%
Location
Baring Street, Bunnythorpe. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Bunnythorpe School a good school?
Bunnythorpe School has a roll size below our composite-score threshold (roll < 30 (cohort too small for a reliable rollup)). The per-axis data on this profile (NCEA, retention, discipline, funding) is still complete — only the rollup is hidden because small cohorts make rollups noisy.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2023-07 review identified 7 key findings. Board has attested to all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2023
How do I enrol my child at Bunnythorpe School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3292777, email office@bunnythorpe.school.nz, or visit bunnythorpe.ultranet.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Bunnythorpe School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Bunnythorpe School has 29 students, with an EQI of 525 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Bunnythorpe School in 2023-07, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz