Malfroy School vs Sunset Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malfroy School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
304 students
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
| Measure | Malfroy School Hillcrest, Bay of Plenty | Sunset Primary School Fordlands, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 101 | #86 of 101 |
| National rank | #1257 of 1,559 | #1469 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 304 | 169 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 551 |
| Total roll | 304 | 169 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.2% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.8% | 90.5% |
| Pacific students | 20.7% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Fordlands |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.malfroy.school.nz | www.sunset.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Malfroy School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.9 vs 22.5).
- •Malfroy School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (529 vs 551).
- •Malfroy School does better on roll size (304 vs 169).
- •Sunset Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs 3.2%).
- •Malfroy School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 169.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malfroy School better than Sunset Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Malfroy School ranks higher (32.9 vs 22.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Malfroy School and Sunset Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Fordlands in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Malfroy School: 529. Sunset Primary School: 551. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Malfroy School and Sunset Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Malfroy School is 72nd of 101 and Sunset Primary School is 86th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).