Schools in Hillcrest, Auckland (2026)
2 schools · 1,030 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 386.
Hillcrest, in Auckland, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,030 students. By level there is 2 contributing; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Willow Park School (82.0, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Sunnybrae Normal School (75.8, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Willow Park School (649 students), Sunnybrae Normal School (381 students).
Ranked schools in Hillcrest
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 182Willow Park SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 365 · 649 students
- 276Sunnybrae Normal SchoolHillcrest · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 386 · 381 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow Park School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 82.0 Top 10% | 365 | 649 |
| 2 | Sunnybrae Normal School Hillcrest · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 75.8 Top 25% | 386 | 381 |
Compare the top 2 schools in Hillcrest side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hillcrest?
Willow Park School is the highest-ranked school in Hillcrest with a Success Index (NZ) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has 2 schools (2 contributing) educating 1,030 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Hillcrest?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Hillcrest is 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.