Clifton School (Bulls)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui 4818 · Rangitikei District
#75 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1262 of 1,559 nationally
About Clifton School (Bulls)
Clifton School (Bulls) is a state full primary located in Bulls, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 133 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 75th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 39.8%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Bulls; Clifton School (Bulls) ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)487
- Roll size (10%)133
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clifton School (Bulls) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 487
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 133
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 39.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Clifton School (Bulls) has changed over time.
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Schools near Clifton School (Bulls)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 1.3 km away
Sanson School
Sanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students · 6.1 km away
Mount Biggs School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 9.0 km away
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 10 km away
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 11 km away
James Cook School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 11 km away
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 12 km away
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 12 km away
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 12 km away
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Eketāhuna School
Eketahuna · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Apiti School
Apiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Milson School
Milson · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Pongaroa School
Pongaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Matiere School
Matiere · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Bainesse School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
80 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton School (Bulls) a good school?
Clifton School (Bulls) has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #75 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clifton School (Bulls) rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Clifton School (Bulls) ranks #75 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1262 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Clifton School (Bulls)?
Clifton School (Bulls) had 133 students in 2026, a change of -24% over five years.
Is Clifton School (Bulls) a primary school or a secondary school?
Clifton School (Bulls) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Clifton School (Bulls)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clifton School (Bulls); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.