Browns Bay School vs Sherwood School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Sherwood School (Auckland)
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
490 students
| Measure | Browns Bay School Browns Bay, Auckland | Sherwood School (Auckland) Browns Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #67 of 390 | #95 of 390 |
| National rank | #109 of 1,559 | #157 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 643 | 490 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 372 |
| Total roll | 643 | 490 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -3.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Browns Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brownsbay.school.nz/ | www.sherwoodprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Browns Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.2 vs 79.6).
- •Browns Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (369 vs 372).
- •Browns Bay School does better on roll size (643 vs 490).
- •Sherwood School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -6.3%).
- •Browns Bay School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 490.
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 Browns Bay School better than Sherwood School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Browns Bay School ranks higher (81.2 vs 79.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Browns Bay School and Sherwood School (Auckland)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Browns Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Browns Bay School: 369. Sherwood School (Auckland): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Browns Bay School and Sherwood School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Browns Bay School is 67th of 390 and Sherwood School (Auckland) is 95th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).