Waitakere College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0650 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#63 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#202 of 486 nationally
About Waitakere College
Waitakere College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,957 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 63rd of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.2%; pacific students 30.7%; international students 1.1%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Waitakere College ranks 10th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)480
- Roll size (10%)1,957
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)42.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)78.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)66%
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 Waitakere College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 480
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,957
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 42.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 78.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 66%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 25.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waitakere College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waitakere College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waitakere College has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitakere College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students · 199 m away
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students · 246 m away
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students · 579 m away
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
732 students · 651 m away
Pomaria Road School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
447 students · 808 m away
North West College
Henderson · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
150 students · 950 m away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 1.2 km away
ACG Sunderland
Henderson · Private composite · Years 1–13
902 students · 1.2 km away
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 1.3 km away
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Waiuku College
Waiuku · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
986 students
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Papaonekura
Papakura · State composite · Years 1–13
75 students
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitakere College a good school?
Waitakere College has a Success Index (NZ) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #63 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 Waitakere College rank in Auckland?
Waitakere College ranks #63 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #202 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitakere College?
Waitakere College had 1,957 students in 2026, a change of +43% over five years.
Is Waitakere College a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitakere College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitakere College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitakere College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.