Botany Downs School vs Sunnynook School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 24 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
| Measure | Botany Downs School Botany Downs, Auckland | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #27 of 390 | #31 of 390 |
| National rank | #35 of 1,559 | #44 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 590 | 507 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 392 |
| Total roll | 590 | 507 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 7.1% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Botany Downs | Takapuna North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.botanydowns.school.nz | www.sunnynook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (87.8 vs 87.2).
- •Botany Downs School does better on roll size (590 vs 507).
- •Botany Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs 6.4%).
- •Botany Downs School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 507.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Botany Downs School better than Sunnynook School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Botany Downs School and Sunnynook School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Botany Downs and Takapuna North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Botany Downs School: 392. Sunnynook School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Botany Downs School and Sunnynook School rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs School is 27th of 390 and Sunnynook School is 31st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).