Bunnythorpe School vs Cornerstone Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunnythorpe School
Bunnythorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students
| Measure | Bunnythorpe School Bunnythorpe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Cornerstone Christian School Kelvin Grove, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #1 of 33 |
| National rank | – | #50 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 31 | 612 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 417 |
| Total roll | 31 | 612 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 78% |
| Māori students | 29% | 11.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bunnythorpe | Kelvin Grove |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | bunnythorpe.ultranet.school.nz | www.cornerstone.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.5 vs 20.2).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 525).
- •Cornerstone Christian School does better on roll size (612 vs 31).
- •Bunnythorpe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs 6.5%).
- •Cornerstone Christian School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 31.
- •Bunnythorpe School is a state school while Cornerstone Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bunnythorpe School better than Cornerstone Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cornerstone Christian School ranks higher (79.5 vs 20.2 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 Bunnythorpe School and Cornerstone Christian School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bunnythorpe and Kelvin Grove in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bunnythorpe School: 525. Cornerstone Christian School: 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bunnythorpe School and Cornerstone Christian School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bunnythorpe School is unranked and Cornerstone Christian School is 1st of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).