Bunnythorpe School vs Kakatahi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 71 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
Kakatahi School
Kakatahi · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
| Measure | Bunnythorpe School Bunnythorpe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Kakatahi School Kakatahi, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 31 | 14 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 526 |
| Total roll | 31 | 14 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 28.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bunnythorpe | Kakatahi |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | bunnythorpe.ultranet.school.nz | www.kakatahi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bunnythorpe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (20.2 vs 18.9).
- •Bunnythorpe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 526).
- •Bunnythorpe School does better on roll size (31 vs 14).
- •Kakatahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (100% vs 44.4%).
- •Bunnythorpe School is the larger school with 31 students compared with 14.
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 Kakatahi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bunnythorpe School ranks higher (20.2 vs 18.9 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 Kakatahi School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Bunnythorpe and Kakatahi in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bunnythorpe School: 525. Kakatahi School: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bunnythorpe School and Kakatahi School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bunnythorpe School is unranked and Kakatahi School is unranked among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).