Bunnythorpe School vs Hiwinui School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 6.0 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
Hiwinui School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students
| Measure | Bunnythorpe School Bunnythorpe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Hiwinui School Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #16 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #534 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 31 | 134 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 415 |
| Total roll | 31 | 134 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bunnythorpe | Palmerston North |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | bunnythorpe.ultranet.school.nz | hiwinui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hiwinui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.8 vs 20.2).
- •Hiwinui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 525).
- •Hiwinui School does better on roll size (134 vs 31).
- •Bunnythorpe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs -12.8%).
- •Hiwinui School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 31.
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 Hiwinui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hiwinui School ranks higher (63.8 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 Hiwinui School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bunnythorpe and Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bunnythorpe School: 525. Hiwinui School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bunnythorpe School and Hiwinui School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bunnythorpe School is unranked and Hiwinui School is 16th of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).