Henderson School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0612 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#329 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1222 of 1,559 nationally
About Henderson School
Henderson School is a state contributing located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 198 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 329th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (51th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.3%; pacific students 27.3%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Henderson School ranks 17th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)485
- Roll size (10%)198
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 198
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 31.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 27.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Henderson School has changed over time.
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Schools near Henderson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students · 642 m away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 749 m away
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 769 m away
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students · 1.2 km away
Tirimoana School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
665 students · 1.3 km away
Arohanui Special School
Te Atatu · State special school
278 students · 1.5 km away
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 1.5 km away
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 1.5 km away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 1.6 km away
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
732 students
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Pakiri School
Pakiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Wellsford School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Kedgley Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
743 students
Pakuranga Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
291 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson School a good school?
Henderson School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #329 of 390 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 School rank in Auckland?
Henderson School ranks #329 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1222 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Henderson School?
Henderson School had 198 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Henderson School a primary school or a secondary school?
Henderson School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Henderson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.