Waitakere S D A School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Henderson, Auckland 0650 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#298 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1109 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitakere S D A School
Waitakere S D A School is a state integrated full primary located in Henderson, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 68 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 298th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (20th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.9%; pacific students 60.3%; international students 0%.
There are 22 schools in Henderson; Waitakere S D A School ranks 14th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)471
- Roll size (10%)68
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)68.9%
- 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 Waitakere S D A School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 471
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 68
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 68.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 60.3%
- 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 Waitakere S D A School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitakere S D A School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students · 281 m away
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students · 686 m away
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students · 730 m away
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
454 students · 979 m away
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students · 1.0 km away
Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · State teen parent unit
· 1.1 km away
Henderson School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students · 1.5 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students · 1.6 km away
TKKM o Hoani Waititi
Glen Eden · State composite · Years 1–13
246 students · 1.6 km away
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
St Anne's Catholic School (Manurewa)
Manurewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitakere S D A School a good school?
Waitakere S D A School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #298 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 Waitakere S D A School rank in Auckland?
Waitakere S D A School ranks #298 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1109 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitakere S D A School?
Waitakere S D A School had 68 students in 2026, a change of +69% over five years.
Is Waitakere S D A School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitakere S D A School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Waitakere S D A School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waitakere S D A School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.