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Schools in Thornton, Bay of Plenty (2026)

2 schools · 163 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 569.

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Ranked schools in Thornton

Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.

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    Thornton SchoolThornton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 163 students

Other schools in Thornton

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.

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Whakatane Teen Parent Unit

Thornton · State teen parent unit

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Thornton?

Thornton School is the highest-ranked school in Thornton with a Success Index (NZ) of 47.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).

How many schools are in Thornton?

Thornton has 2 schools (1 full primary, 1 teen parent unit) educating 163 students in 2026.

What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Thornton?

The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Thornton is 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.