Schools in Bulls
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Bulls (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary. Clifton School (Bulls) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Bulls ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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53
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing72Trajectory20ERO review57 - View profile →
41
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory52ERO review71
What the record says about Bulls schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Clifton School (Bulls)
Clifton School's September 2024 board assurance review identified three areas of non-compliance: firearms policy guidelines, physical restraint training for authorised non-teacher staff, and human resource management documentation. The Board has since addressed all identified areas. The school successfully attested to compliance across six key administration areas including curriculum, health and safety, personnel management, finance, and assets.
Full source-linked profile →Bulls School
Bulls School is a full primary in the Taranaki region with a roll of 173 students. An ERO review in February 2024 found that teachers engage positively with professional learning and collaborate with learners and whānau on individualised needs. The school's strategic priorities include building teacher and learner confidence, cultural revitalisation, and place-based learning, with current focus on developing an evidence-based approach to writing instruction.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Bulls schools
What schools are in Bulls?
Bulls has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Bulls School, Clifton School (Bulls). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Bulls?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Clifton School (Bulls) ranks highest among Bulls schools (53/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Bulls?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Bulls does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Bulls address.
Decile or EQI — how are Bulls schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).