Bulls School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui · Small urban area
office@bulls.school.nz 06-3221184
Roll160enrolled students
EQI481+26 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI481
vs National+26 (avg 455)
Roll160
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Bulls School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
481+18
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
160
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
34.4%+2.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
12.5%+0.7pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Bulls School is a state full primary school in Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 160 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 481 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Rangitikei District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4818
MoE School ID2343

Student Demographics

Total Roll160
European/Pakeha66.2%
Maori34.4%
Pacific12.5%
Asian4.4%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
66.2%
Maori
34.4%
Pacific
12.5%
Asian
4.4%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI481
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)