Bulls School vs Halcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students
| Measure | Bulls School Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui | Halcombe Primary School Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 111 | #15 of 111 |
| National rank | #1063 of 1,559 | #522 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 169 | 195 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 427 |
| Total roll | 169 | 195 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.1% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.2% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bulls | Halcombe |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.bulls.school.nz | www.halcombe.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Halcombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 41.7).
- •Halcombe Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 481).
- •Halcombe Primary School does better on roll size (195 vs 169).
- •Bulls School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.8% vs 0.5%).
- •Halcombe Primary School is the larger school with 195 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 Bulls School better than Halcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Halcombe Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 41.7 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 Bulls School and Halcombe Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Bulls and Halcombe in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bulls School: 481. Halcombe Primary School: 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bulls School and Halcombe Primary School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bulls School is 52nd of 111 and Halcombe Primary School is 15th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).