ACG Sunderland vs Henderson Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 643 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Sunderland
Henderson ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
902 students
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
732 students
| Measure | ACG Sunderland Henderson, Auckland | Henderson Intermediate Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #253 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #853 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 902 | 732 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 485 |
| Total roll | 902 | 732 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 72% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 97.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 1.1% | 29.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 35.5% |
| International students | 12.9% | 0.1% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.acgedu.com/nz/sunderland | www.hendersonint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขACG Sunderland does better on roll size (902 vs 732).
- โขACG Sunderland does better on roll growth (5 years) (72% vs 13.3%).
- โขACG Sunderland is the larger school with 902 students compared with 732.
- โขACG Sunderland is a private school while Henderson Intermediate is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACG Sunderland better than Henderson Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACG Sunderland and Henderson Intermediate?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
How do ACG Sunderland and Henderson Intermediate rank in Auckland?
ACG Sunderland is unranked and Henderson Intermediate is 253rd of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).