Thornbury School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thornbury, Southland 9883 · Southland District
#22 of 48 contributing schools in Southland
#743 of 1,559 nationally
About Thornbury School
Thornbury School is a state contributing located in Thornbury, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 69 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 48 ranked contributing schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)438
- Roll size (10%)69
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.4%
- 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 Thornbury School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 69
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Thornbury School has changed over time.
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Schools near Thornbury School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students · 9.0 km away
Aparima College
Riverton · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
213 students · 9.2 km away
Waianiwa School
Waianiwa · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waianiwa School
Waianiwa · State full primary · Years 1–8
61 students
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Pukerau School
Gore · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students
Hedgehope School
Hedgehope · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students
Makarewa School
Makarewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Woodlands Primary School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thornbury School a good school?
Thornbury School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 of 48 in Southland. 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 Thornbury School rank in Southland?
Thornbury School ranks #22 of 48 contributing schools in Southland and #743 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Thornbury School?
Thornbury School had 69 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Thornbury School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thornbury School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Thornbury School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Thornbury School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.