Sunnyhills School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 · Howick Local Board Area
#80 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#129 of 1,559 nationally
About Sunnyhills School
Sunnyhills School is a state contributing located in Pakuranga, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 500 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 80th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.6%; pacific students 3.6%; international students 0.6%.
There are 10 schools in Pakuranga; Sunnyhills School ranks 2nd of 9 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%)367
- Roll size (10%)500
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6%
- 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 Sunnyhills School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 367
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 500
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Sunnyhills School has changed over time.
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Schools near Sunnyhills School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students · 925 m away
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students · 1.1 km away
Wakaaranga School
Farm Cove · State contributing · Years 1–6
655 students · 1.1 km away
Saint Kentigern College
Pakuranga · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,350 students · 1.1 km away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 1.2 km away
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students · 1.5 km away
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students · 1.5 km away
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students · 1.7 km away
Panmure Bridge School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
209 students · 1.7 km away
Tāmaki School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
179 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Northcote School (Auckland)
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students
Titirangi School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
Vauxhall School
Devonport · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students
St Heliers School
St Heliers · State full primary · Years 1–8
679 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunnyhills School a good school?
Sunnyhills School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #80 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 Sunnyhills School rank in Auckland?
Sunnyhills School ranks #80 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #129 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sunnyhills School?
Sunnyhills School had 500 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Sunnyhills School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sunnyhills School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Sunnyhills School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunnyhills School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.