Best primary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area (2026)
Contributing, full primary, intermediate and composite schools offering Years 1–8. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 33 schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area, Auckland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- Secondary Schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
- State Schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
- State Integrated Schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
- Secondary Schools by NCEA Level 2 Attainment in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
- Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
- Largest Schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
- 185St Paul's School (Massey)Massey · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 461 students
- 284Elim Christian College HendersonHenderson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 378 · 155 students
- 380Tirimoana SchoolTe Atatu South · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 665 students
- 476Summerland PrimaryHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 637 students
- 576Western Heights School (Auckland)Henderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 653 students
- 671Matipo Road SchoolTe Atatu North · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 407 · 450 students
- 771Te Atatu IntermediateTe Atatu Peninsula · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 415 students
- 871Freyberg Community SchoolTe Atatu South · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 424 · 411 students
- 969Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)Henderson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 413 · 454 students
- 1066Peninsula Primary SchoolTe Atatu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 451 students
- 1158Rutherford SchoolTe Atatu Peninsula · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 301 students
- 1253Flanshaw Road SchoolTe Atatu South · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 446 · 374 students
- 1352Sunnyvale SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 527 students
- 1451Henderson IntermediateHenderson · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 732 students
- 1548Lincoln Heights SchoolMassey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 490 · 576 students
- 1647Edmonton SchoolTe Atatu South · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 454 · 210 students
- 1746Rangeview IntermediateTe Atatu South · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 464 students
- 1846West Harbour SchoolWest Harbour · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 495 · 499 students
- 1945Royal Road SchoolMassey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 491 · 349 students
- 2041Don Buck SchoolMassey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 260 students
- 2140Waitakere S D A SchoolHenderson · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 68 students
- 2240Colwill School MasseyMassey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 499 · 257 students
- 2339Henderson North SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 366 students
- 2438Rānui Primary SchoolRanui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 413 students
- 2537Pomaria Road SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 447 students
- 2636Massey Primary SchoolMassey · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 545 students
- 2735Henderson SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 485 · 198 students
- 2834Birdwood SchoolRanui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 288 students
- 2934Bruce McLaren IntermediateHenderson · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 488 · 283 students
- 3031Glendene SchoolGlendene · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 491 · 125 students
- 3129TKKM o Te KotukuRanui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 509 · 136 students
- 3229Henderson South SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 287 students
- 3321Middle School West AucklandHenderson · State Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)Equity Index (EQI) 526 · 136 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's School (Massey) Massey · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 84.7 Top 5% | 398 | 461 |
| 2 | Elim Christian College Henderson Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 84.0 Top 5% | 378 | 155 |
| 3 | Tirimoana School Te Atatu South · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.3 Top 10% | 417 | 665 |
| 4 | Summerland Primary Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.3 Top 25% | 394 | 637 |
| 5 | Western Heights School (Auckland) Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.0 Top 25% | 395 | 653 |
| 6 | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.8 Top 25% | 407 | 450 |
| 7 | Te Atatu Intermediate Te Atatu Peninsula · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 70.7 Top 25% | 434 | 415 |
| 8 | Freyberg Community School Te Atatu South · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.5 Top 25% | 424 | 411 |
| 9 | Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 69.0 Top 25% | 413 | 454 |
| 10 | Peninsula Primary School Te Atatu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.0 Top 50% | 421 | 451 |
| 11 | Rutherford School Te Atatu Peninsula · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.0 Top 50% | 433 | 301 |
| 12 | Flanshaw Road School Te Atatu South · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.0 Top 50% | 446 | 374 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 52.3 Top 50% | 477 | 527 |
| 14 | Henderson Intermediate Henderson · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 50.7 Top 50% | 485 | 732 |
| 15 | Lincoln Heights School Massey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.1 Lower 50% | 490 | 576 |
| 16 | Edmonton School Te Atatu South · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 47.1 Lower 50% | 454 | 210 |
| 17 | Rangeview Intermediate Te Atatu South · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 45.8 Lower 50% | 465 | 464 |
| 18 | West Harbour School West Harbour · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.8 Lower 50% | 495 | 499 |
| 19 | Royal Road School Massey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.0 Lower 50% | 491 | 349 |
| 20 | Don Buck School Massey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 494 | 260 |
| 21 | Waitakere S D A School Henderson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 39.9 Lower 50% | 471 | 68 |
| 22 | Colwill School Massey Massey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.8 Lower 50% | 499 | 257 |
| 23 | Henderson North School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.2 Lower 50% | 477 | 366 |
| 24 | Rānui Primary School Ranui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.8 Lower 50% | 519 | 413 |
| 25 | Pomaria Road School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 36.9 Lower 50% | 487 | 447 |
| 26 | Massey Primary School Massey · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 36.2 Lower 50% | 492 | 545 |
| 27 | Henderson School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.5 Lower 50% | 485 | 198 |
| 28 | Birdwood School Ranui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 34.4 Lower 50% | 522 | 288 |
| 29 | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 34.0 Lower 50% | 488 | 283 |
| 30 | Glendene School Glendene · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 30.9 Lower 50% | 491 | 125 |
| 31 | TKKM o Te Kotuku Ranui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 28.7 Lower 50% | 509 | 136 |
| 32 | Henderson South School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 28.5 Lower 50% | 505 | 287 |
| 33 | Middle School West Auckland Henderson · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10 | State | 20.8 Lower 50% | 526 | 136 |
St Paul's School (Massey) in Massey leads the 2026 list of primary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.7. Of the 33 schools shown, 29 are state, 4 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Auckland primary schools rankings, every school on the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area?
St Paul's School (Massey) in Massey, Auckland ranks first among primary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.7 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 398).
How are primary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.