Sunnybrae Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hillcrest, Auckland 0627 · Kaipātiki Local Board Area
#146 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#265 of 1,559 nationally
About Sunnybrae Normal School
Sunnybrae Normal School is a state contributing located in Hillcrest, in the Kaipātiki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 381 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 146th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.1%; pacific students 9.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Hillcrest; Sunnybrae Normal School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)386
- Roll size (10%)381
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.2%
- 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 Sunnybrae Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 386
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 381
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Sunnybrae Normal School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Sunnybrae Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students · 951 m away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students · 1.0 km away
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students · 1.0 km away
Northcote Intermediate
Northcote · State intermediate · Years 7–8
674 students · 1.1 km away
Marlborough School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
426 students · 1.3 km away
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students · 1.3 km away
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students · 1.4 km away
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students · 1.4 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 1.5 km away
Glenfield Intermediate
Glenfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
445 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Marina View School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
593 students
Windy Ridge School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students
Arahoe School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
436 students
Kauri Park School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
Kaurilands School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
763 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunnybrae Normal School a good school?
Sunnybrae Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #146 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 Sunnybrae Normal School rank in Auckland?
Sunnybrae Normal School ranks #146 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #265 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sunnybrae Normal School?
Sunnybrae Normal School had 381 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Sunnybrae Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sunnybrae Normal School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Sunnybrae Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunnybrae Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.