Henderson High School vs Waitakere College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km 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
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students
| Measure | Henderson High School Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 101 | #63 of 101 |
| National rank | #251 of 486 | #202 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,044 | 1,957 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 480 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 1,957 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72% | 78.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56% | 66% |
| Māori students | 24.8% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 31.8% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hhs.school.nz | www.waitakerecollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waitakere College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 47.8).
- •Waitakere College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 481).
- •Waitakere College does better on roll size (1,957 vs 1,044).
- •Waitakere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.9% vs 6.5%).
- •Waitakere College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (78.4% vs 72%).
- •Waitakere College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 1,044.
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 Waitakere College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitakere College ranks higher (54.7 vs 47.8 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 Waitakere College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson High School: 481. Waitakere College: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson High School and Waitakere College rank in Auckland?
Henderson High School is 75th of 101 and Waitakere College is 63rd of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).