Liston College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0610 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#32 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#59 of 486 nationally
About Liston College
Liston College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 855 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.3%; pacific students 26.8%; international students 2.7%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Liston College ranks 4th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)414
- Roll size (10%)855
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)96.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)89.3%
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 Liston College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 855
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 96.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 89.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 26.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Liston College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Liston College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Liston College has changed over time.
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Schools near Liston College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students · 246 m away
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students · 362 m away
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
732 students · 468 m away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 495 m away
Pomaria Road School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
447 students · 591 m away
North West College
Henderson · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
150 students · 714 m away
ACG Sunderland
Henderson · Private composite · Years 1–13
902 students · 966 m away
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 1.1 km away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 1.4 km away
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Al-Madinah School
Mangere · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
551 students
Iqra School
New Lynn · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
268 students
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students
Marist College
Mount Albert · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
770 students
Zayed College for Girls
Mangere · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
196 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Liston College a good school?
Liston College has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 Liston College rank in Auckland?
Liston College ranks #32 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #59 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Liston College?
Liston College had 855 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Liston College a primary school or a secondary school?
Liston College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Liston College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Liston College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.