St Mark's School (Pakuranga) vs Sunnyhills School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Sunnyhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
| Measure | St Mark's School (Pakuranga) Pakuranga, Auckland | Sunnyhills School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #53 of 390 | #80 of 390 |
| National rank | #88 of 1,559 | #129 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 209 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 367 |
| Total roll | 209 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | -6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| Pacific students | 19.6% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stmarks.school.nz/ | www.sunnyhills.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 80.5).
- •Sunnyhills School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (367 vs 379).
- •Sunnyhills School does better on roll size (500 vs 209).
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -6%).
- •Sunnyhills School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 209.
- •St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is a state integrated school while Sunnyhills 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 Mark's School (Pakuranga) better than Sunnyhills School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mark's School (Pakuranga) ranks higher (82.6 vs 80.5 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 Mark's School (Pakuranga) and Sunnyhills School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pakuranga and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mark's School (Pakuranga): 379. Sunnyhills School: 367. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mark's School (Pakuranga) and Sunnyhills School rank in Auckland?
St Mark's School (Pakuranga) is 53rd of 390 and Sunnyhills School is 80th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).