Henderson High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0650 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#75 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#251 of 486 nationally
About Henderson High School
Henderson High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,044 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 75th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (77th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.8%; pacific students 31.8%; international students 0.4%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Henderson High School ranks 13th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)481
- Roll size (10%)1,044
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)72%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henderson High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,044
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 72%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 24.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 31.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Henderson High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Henderson High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Henderson High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Henderson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 37 m away
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 756 m away
Henderson School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students · 769 m away
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students · 814 m away
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 1.0 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students · 1.1 km away
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students · 1.2 km away
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students · 1.3 km away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 1.6 km away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students
Waiuku College
Waiuku · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
986 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson High School a good school?
Henderson High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #75 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henderson High School rank in Auckland?
Henderson High School ranks #75 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #251 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Henderson High School?
Henderson High School had 1,044 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Henderson High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Henderson High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Henderson High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.