Sunset Primary School vs Westbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunset Primary School
Fordlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Westbrook School
Rotorua · State contributing · Years 1–6
491 students
| Measure | Sunset Primary School Fordlands, Bay of Plenty | Westbrook School Rotorua, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 101 | #56 of 101 |
| National rank | #1469 of 1,559 | #1067 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 169 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 551 | 475 |
| Total roll | 169 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.2% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.5% | 46% |
| Pacific students | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Fordlands | Rotorua |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.sunset.school.nz/ | www.westbrook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Westbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 22.5).
- •Westbrook School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 551).
- •Westbrook School does better on roll size (491 vs 169).
- •Sunset Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs -11%).
- •Westbrook School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 169.
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 Sunset Primary School better than Westbrook School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Westbrook School ranks higher (41.7 vs 22.5 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 Sunset Primary School and Westbrook School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fordlands and Rotorua in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sunset Primary School: 551. Westbrook School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sunset Primary School and Westbrook School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Sunset Primary School is 86th of 101 and Westbrook School is 56th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).