Campbells Bay School vs Sunnynook School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Campbells Bay School
Castor Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
855 students
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
| Measure | Campbells Bay School Castor Bay, Auckland | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #37 of 390 | #31 of 390 |
| National rank | #60 of 1,559 | #44 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 855 | 507 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 344 | 392 |
| Total roll | 855 | 507 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.2% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 3% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| International students | 4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Castor Bay | Takapuna North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.campbellsbay.school.nz/ | www.sunnynook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sunnynook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.2 vs 84.4).
- •Campbells Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 392).
- •Campbells Bay School does better on roll size (855 vs 507).
- •Sunnynook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.4% vs -19.2%).
- •Campbells Bay School is the larger school with 855 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 Campbells Bay School better than Sunnynook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunnynook School ranks higher (87.2 vs 84.4 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 Campbells Bay School and Sunnynook School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Castor Bay and Takapuna North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Campbells Bay School: 344. Sunnynook School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Campbells Bay School and Sunnynook School rank in Auckland?
Campbells Bay School is 37th of 390 and Sunnynook School is 31st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).