Bruce McLaren Intermediate vs Henderson Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.1 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 Valley School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
332 students
| Measure | Bruce McLaren Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Henderson Valley School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 390 | #228 of 390 |
| National rank | #1241 of 1,559 | #689 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 283 | 332 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 437 |
| Total roll | 283 | 332 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 25% |
| Pacific students | 42.4% | 13% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.brucemclaren.school.nz | www.hendersonvalley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Henderson Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.0 vs 34.0).
- •Henderson Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 488).
- •Henderson Valley School does better on roll size (332 vs 283).
- •Henderson Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.4% vs -15.2%).
- •Henderson Valley School is the larger school with 332 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 Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henderson Valley School ranks higher (57.0 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 Valley School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate: 488. Henderson Valley School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Henderson Valley School rank in Auckland?
Bruce McLaren Intermediate is 335th of 390 and Henderson Valley School is 228th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).