Sunnybrae Normal School vs Takapuna Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunnybrae Normal School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
381 students
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
730 students
| Measure | Sunnybrae Normal School Hillcrest, Auckland | Takapuna Normal Intermediate Takapuna, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #146 of 390 | #12 of 390 |
| National rank | #265 of 1,559 | #12 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 381 | 730 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 371 |
| Total roll | 381 | 730 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| International students | 0% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Takapuna |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sunnybrae.school.nz | www.tnis.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTakapuna Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (92.4 vs 75.8).
- โขTakapuna Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 386).
- โขTakapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (730 vs 381).
- โขTakapuna Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.4% vs -7.2%).
- โขTakapuna Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 730 students compared with 381.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunnybrae Normal School better than Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Takapuna Normal Intermediate ranks higher (92.4 vs 75.8 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 Sunnybrae Normal School and Takapuna Normal Intermediate?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Takapuna in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sunnybrae Normal School: 386. Takapuna Normal Intermediate: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sunnybrae Normal School and Takapuna Normal Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Sunnybrae Normal School is 146th of 390 and Takapuna Normal Intermediate is 12th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).