Henderson High School vs Waitakere S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson High School
Henderson ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,044 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
68 students
| Measure | Henderson High School Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere S D A School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 101 | #298 of 390 |
| National rank | #251 of 486 | #1109 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 1,044 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 471 |
| Total roll | 1,044 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.5% | 68.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 24.8% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 31.8% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hhs.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขHenderson High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.8 vs 39.9).
- โขWaitakere S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 481).
- โขHenderson High School does better on roll size (1,044 vs 68).
- โขWaitakere S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.9% vs 6.5%).
- โขHenderson High School is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 68.
- โขHenderson High School is a state school while Waitakere S D A School is a state integrated 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 Henderson High School better than Waitakere S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henderson High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 39.9 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 S D A School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson High School: 481. Waitakere S D A School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson High School and Waitakere S D A School rank in Auckland?
Henderson High School is 75th of 101 and Waitakere S D A School is 298th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).