Sunnynook School vs Wairau Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 900 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Wairau Intermediate
Forrest Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
345 students
| Measure | Sunnynook School Takapuna North, Auckland | Wairau Intermediate Forrest Hill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 87 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 390 | #147 of 390 |
| National rank | #44 of 1,559 | #268 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 507 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 421 |
| Total roll | 507 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.4% | 22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Takapuna North | Forrest Hill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.sunnynook.school.nz | www.wairau.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Sunnynook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.2 vs 75.5).
- •Sunnynook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 421).
- •Sunnynook School does better on roll size (507 vs 345).
- •Wairau Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.8% vs 6.4%).
- •Sunnynook School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 345.
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 Wairau Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunnynook School ranks higher (87.2 vs 75.5 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 Sunnynook School and Wairau Intermediate?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Takapuna North and Forrest Hill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sunnynook School: 392. Wairau Intermediate: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sunnynook School and Wairau Intermediate rank in Auckland?
Sunnynook School is 31st of 390 and Wairau Intermediate is 147th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).