St John's School (Mairangi Bay) 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.
St John's School (Mairangi Bay)
Mairangi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
| Measure | St John's School (Mairangi Bay) Mairangi Bay, Auckland | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #94 of 390 | #31 of 390 |
| National rank | #154 of 1,559 | #44 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 320 | 507 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 350 | 392 |
| Total roll | 320 | 507 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.8% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mairangi Bay | Takapuna North |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stjohnsmairangibay.school.nz | www.sunnynook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sunnynook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.2 vs 79.7).
- •St John's School (Mairangi Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (350 vs 392).
- •Sunnynook School does better on roll size (507 vs 320).
- •Sunnynook School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.4% vs -4.8%).
- •Sunnynook School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 320.
- •St John's School (Mairangi Bay) is a state integrated school while Sunnynook School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St John's School (Mairangi Bay) better than Sunnynook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunnynook School ranks higher (87.2 vs 79.7 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 St John's School (Mairangi Bay) and Sunnynook School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mairangi Bay and Takapuna North in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St John's School (Mairangi Bay): 350. Sunnynook School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St John's School (Mairangi Bay) and Sunnynook School rank in Auckland?
St John's School (Mairangi Bay) is 94th of 390 and Sunnynook School is 31st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).