Henderson Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0612 · Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area
#228 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#689 of 1,559 nationally
About Henderson Valley School
Henderson Valley School is a state contributing located in Henderson, in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 332 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 228th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25%; pacific students 13%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Henderson Valley School ranks 9th 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)332
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.4%
- 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 Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 332
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13%
- 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 Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Henderson Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 2.7 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students · 2.8 km away
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 2.9 km away
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 2.9 km away
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students · 3.1 km away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 3.2 km away
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students · 3.3 km away
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Glen Eden · State composite · Years 1–13
246 students · 3.6 km away
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 3.6 km away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Snells Beach Primary School
Snells Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
357 students
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson Valley School a good school?
Henderson Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #228 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 Valley School rank in Auckland?
Henderson Valley School ranks #228 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #689 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Henderson Valley School?
Henderson Valley School had 332 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Henderson Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Henderson Valley School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Henderson Valley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.