Bunnythorpe School vs Roslyn School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 5.3 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
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students
| Measure | Bunnythorpe School Bunnythorpe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Roslyn School Roslyn, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #91 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1404 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 31 | 397 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 518 |
| Total roll | 31 | 397 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | -3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 46.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 16.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bunnythorpe | Roslyn |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | bunnythorpe.ultranet.school.nz | www.roslyn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Roslyn School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.7 vs 20.2).
- •Roslyn School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 525).
- •Roslyn School does better on roll size (397 vs 31).
- •Bunnythorpe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs -3.2%).
- •Roslyn School is the larger school with 397 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 Roslyn School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Roslyn School ranks higher (26.7 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 Roslyn School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bunnythorpe and Roslyn in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bunnythorpe School: 525. Roslyn School: 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bunnythorpe School and Roslyn School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bunnythorpe School is unranked and Roslyn School is 91st of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).