New ZealandManawatū-WhanganuiBullsClifton School (Bulls)

Clifton School (Bulls)

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui · Small urban area
office@clifton.school.nz 06-3221544
Roll133enrolled students
EQI487+32 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI487
vs National+32 (avg 455)
Roll133
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Clifton School (Bulls)

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
487+24
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
133
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
39.1%+7.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
9.8%-2pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Clifton School (Bulls) is a state full primary school in Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 133 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 487 (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 ID2349

Student Demographics

Total Roll133
European/Pakeha62.4%
Maori39.1%
Pacific9.8%
Asian4.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
62.4%
Maori
39.1%
Pacific
9.8%
Asian
4.5%
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 EQI487
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)