Rangitoto College vs Sunnynook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
| Measure | Rangitoto College Browns Bay, Auckland | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #15 of 101 | #31 of 390 |
| National rank | #21 of 486 | #44 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 4,189 | 507 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 397 | 392 |
| Total roll | 4,189 | 507 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 82.4% | – |
| Māori students | 4.9% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| International students | 6.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Browns Bay | Takapuna North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.rangitoto.school.nz | www.sunnynook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sunnynook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.2 vs 85.4).
- •Sunnynook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 397).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll size (4,189 vs 507).
- •Rangitoto College does better on roll growth (5 years) (26% vs 6.4%).
- •Rangitoto College is the larger school with 4,189 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 Rangitoto College better than Sunnynook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunnynook School ranks higher (87.2 vs 85.4 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 Rangitoto College and Sunnynook School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Browns Bay and Takapuna North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto College: 397. Sunnynook School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitoto College and Sunnynook School rank in Auckland?
Rangitoto College is 15th of 101 and Sunnynook School is 31st of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).