Bruce McLaren Intermediate vs Henderson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
283 students
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
| Measure | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Henderson High School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 390 | #75 of 101 |
| National rank | #1241 of 1,559 | #251 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 283 | 1,044 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 481 |
| Total roll | 283 | 1,044 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 56% |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 24.8% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 31.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brucemclaren.school.nz | www.hhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Henderson High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.8 vs 34.0).
- •Henderson High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 488).
- •Henderson High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 283).
- •Henderson High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -15.2%).
- •Henderson High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 283.
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 Bruce McLaren Intermediate better than Henderson High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henderson High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Henderson High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate: 488. Henderson High School: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Henderson High School rank in Auckland?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is 335th of 390 and Henderson High School is 75th of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).