Sunnynook School vs TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
507 students
TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua
Mairangi Bay ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
145 students
| Measure | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland | TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua Mairangi Bay, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 87 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 390 | #86 of 101 |
| National rank | #44 of 1,559 | #332 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 507 | 145 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 504 |
| Total roll | 507 | 145 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.4% | 77.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.7% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna North | Mairangi Bay |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sunnynook.school.nz | www.terakipaewhenua.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSunnynook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.2 vs 36.2).
- โขSunnynook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 504).
- โขSunnynook School does better on roll size (507 vs 145).
- โขTKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua does better on roll growth (5 years) (77.8% vs 6.4%).
- โขSunnynook School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 145.
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 Sunnynook School better than TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunnynook School ranks higher (87.2 vs 36.2 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 Sunnynook School and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Takapuna North and Mairangi Bay in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sunnynook School: 392. TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sunnynook School and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua rank in Auckland?
Sunnynook School is 31st of 390 and TKKM o Te Raki Paewhenua is 86th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).