Sherwood School (Auckland)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Browns Bay, Auckland 0630 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#95 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#157 of 1,559 nationally
About Sherwood School (Auckland)
Sherwood School (Auckland) is a state contributing located in Browns Bay, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 490 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 95th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.4%; pacific students 2.9%; international students 1.8%.
There are 4 schools in Browns Bay; Sherwood School (Auckland) ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)372
- Roll size (10%)490
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherwood School (Auckland) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 372
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 490
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Sherwood School (Auckland) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sherwood School (Auckland)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Northcross Intermediate
Browns Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,532 students · 458 m away
City Impact Church School
Oteha · Private composite · Years 1–13
367 students · 1.0 km away
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students · 1.1 km away
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 1.4 km away
Glamorgan School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
515 students · 1.5 km away
Pinehill School (Browns Bay)
Pinehill · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 1.7 km away
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students · 1.7 km away
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students · 2.4 km away
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students · 2.5 km away
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
Newmarket School
Newmarket · State contributing · Years 1–6
254 students
Devonport Primary School
Devonport · State contributing · Years 1–6
249 students
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
Three Kings School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
496 students
Ellerslie School
Ellerslie · State full primary · Years 1–8
767 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherwood School (Auckland) a good school?
Sherwood School (Auckland) has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #95 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherwood School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Sherwood School (Auckland) ranks #95 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #157 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sherwood School (Auckland)?
Sherwood School (Auckland) had 490 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Sherwood School (Auckland) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sherwood School (Auckland) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Sherwood School (Auckland)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherwood School (Auckland); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.