Henderson South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0650 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#360 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1357 of 1,559 nationally
About Henderson South School
Henderson South 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 287 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 360th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.5%; pacific students 59.2%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Henderson South School ranks 19th 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%)505
- Roll size (10%)287
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.5%
- 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 South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 287
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 59.2%
- 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 South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Henderson South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 730 m away
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 756 m away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 788 m away
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students · 860 m away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students · 863 m away
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students · 1.3 km away
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students · 1.3 km away
Henderson School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students · 1.5 km away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 1.7 km away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Homai School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students
Māngere East School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
571 students
Kelston Intermediate
Kelston · State intermediate · Years 7–8
405 students
Wesley Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
179 students
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Robertson Road School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
509 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson South School a good school?
Henderson South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #360 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 South School rank in Auckland?
Henderson South School ranks #360 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1357 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Henderson South School?
Henderson South School had 287 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Henderson South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Henderson South School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Henderson South School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.