Henderson High School vs Henderson South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 756 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson High School
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,044 students
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students
| Measure | Henderson High School Henderson, Auckland | Henderson South School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 101 | #360 of 390 |
| National rank | #251 of 486 | #1357 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,044 | 287 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 505 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 287 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | -6.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56% | – |
| Māori students | 24.8% | 27.5% |
| Pacific students | 31.8% | 59.2% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hhs.school.nz | www.hendersonsouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Henderson High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.8 vs 28.5).
- •Henderson High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 505).
- •Henderson High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 287).
- •Henderson High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.5% vs -6.5%).
- •Henderson High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 287.
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 Henderson High School better than Henderson South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henderson High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 28.5 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 Henderson High School and Henderson South School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson High School: 481. Henderson South School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson High School and Henderson South School rank in Auckland?
Henderson High School is 75th of 101 and Henderson South School is 360th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).