State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Thornton School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Thornton, Whakatane, with 152 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Thornton School, Ministry school number 2028 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
152students
Thornton School had 152 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 152 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
451EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Thornton School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 129 | 5.7 km |
| Edgecumbe School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 163 | 5.8 km |
| Whakatane Teen Parent Unit | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 6.7 km |
| Te Kura o Te Paroa | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 288 | 7.4 km |
| Awakeri School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 335 | 8.3 km |
| Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa | Composite | Years 1–13 | 96 | 9.6 km |
| Matata School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 98 | 9.8 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 36 | 10.0 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Thornton School vs Edgecumbe School
- Thornton School vs Te Kura o Te Paroa
- Thornton School vs Awakeri School
Common questions
What year levels does Thornton School cover?
Thornton School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Thornton School?
152 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Thornton School have an enrolment zone?
No. Thornton School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Thornton School a state school?
Thornton School is a state school.