Best secondary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 8 schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area, Auckland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- Primary 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
- 181North West CollegeHenderson · Charter Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 394 · 150 students
- 280St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)Henderson · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 423 · 854 students
- 378Liston CollegeHenderson · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 414 · 855 students
- 465Rutherford CollegeTe Atatu · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 459 · 1,596 students
- 555Waitakere CollegeHenderson · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 480 · 1,957 students
- 653Massey High SchoolMassey · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 486 · 2,110 students
- 748Henderson High SchoolHenderson · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 1,044 students
- 821Middle 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 | North West College Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | Charter | 80.9 Top 10% | 394 | 150 |
| 2 | St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 80.4 Top 10% | 423 | 854 |
| 3 | Liston College Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.5 Top 25% | 414 | 855 |
| 4 | Rutherford College Te Atatu · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 459 | 1,596 |
| 5 | Waitakere College Henderson · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 54.7 Top 50% | 480 | 1,957 |
| 6 | Massey High School Massey · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 53.2 Top 50% | 486 | 2,110 |
| 7 | Henderson High School Henderson · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 47.8 Lower 50% | 481 | 1,044 |
| 8 | Middle School West Auckland Henderson · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10 | State | 20.8 Lower 50% | 526 | 136 |
North West College in Henderson leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.9. Of the 8 schools shown, 5 are state, 2 are state integrated, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Auckland secondary 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 secondary school in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area?
North West College in Henderson, Auckland ranks first among secondary schools in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.9 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 394).
How are secondary 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.