Schools in Bunnythorpe
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Bunnythorpe (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Bunnythorpe School 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Bunnythorpe
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Bunnythorpe School Full Primary · 29 students
What the record says about Bunnythorpe schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Bunnythorpe School
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.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Bunnythorpe schools
What schools are in Bunnythorpe?
Bunnythorpe has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Bunnythorpe School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Bunnythorpe?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Bunnythorpe School ranks highest among Bunnythorpe schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Bunnythorpe?
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 Bunnythorpe 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 Bunnythorpe address.
Decile or EQI — how are Bunnythorpe 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).