North West College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0610 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#21 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#34 of 486 nationally
About North West College
North West College is a charter 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. In 2026 it enrolled 150 students. Charter schools (kura hourua) are publicly funded and privately operated under a contract with the Crown.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 21st of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.7%; pacific students 8%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; North West College ranks 2nd 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%)394
- Roll size (10%)150
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)–
- 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 North West College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 394
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 150
- Total enrolled students.
- Māori students
- 14.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
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Schools near North West College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
ACG Sunderland
Henderson · Private composite · Years 1–13
902 students · 256 m away
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
732 students · 404 m away
Pomaria Road School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
447 students · 587 m away
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 667 m away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 667 m away
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students · 714 m away
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students · 950 m away
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students · 985 m away
Edmonton School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 998 m away
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Charter secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Twin Oaks Classical School
Mt Roskill · Charter composite · Years 1–13
108 students
Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
The Busy Group New Zealand Limited
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
118 students
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Grafton · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
Sisters United Academy
Epsom · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
Frequently asked questions
Is North West College a good school?
North West College has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 North West College rank in Auckland?
North West College ranks #21 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #34 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend North West College?
North West College had 150 students in 2026.
Is North West College a primary school or a secondary school?
North West College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near North West College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North West College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.