Bunnythorpe School vs Upokongaro School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 64 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
Upokongaro School
Upokongaro · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
| Measure | Bunnythorpe School Bunnythorpe, Manawatū-Whanganui | Upokongaro School Upokongaro, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #103 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1507 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 31 | 90 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 524 |
| Total roll | 31 | 90 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.4% | -14.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29% | 74.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bunnythorpe | Upokongaro |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | bunnythorpe.ultranet.school.nz | www.upokongaro.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (20.2 vs 20.4).
- •Upokongaro School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (524 vs 525).
- •Upokongaro School does better on roll size (90 vs 31).
- •Bunnythorpe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.4% vs -14.3%).
- •Upokongaro School is the larger school with 90 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 Upokongaro School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bunnythorpe School and Upokongaro School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Bunnythorpe and Upokongaro in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bunnythorpe School: 525. Upokongaro School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bunnythorpe School and Upokongaro School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Bunnythorpe School is unranked and Upokongaro School is 103rd of 111 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).