Henderson Intermediate vs Henderson North School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 265 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
732 students
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
| Measure | Henderson Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Henderson North School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 390 | #305 of 390 |
| National rank | #853 of 1,559 | #1129 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 732 | 366 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 477 |
| Total roll | 732 | 366 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | -6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 35.5% | 33.1% |
| International students | 0.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonint.school.nz | www.hns.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Henderson Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.7 vs 39.2).
- •Henderson North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 485).
- •Henderson Intermediate does better on roll size (732 vs 366).
- •Henderson Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs -6.9%).
- •Henderson Intermediate is the larger school with 732 students compared with 366.
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 Intermediate better than Henderson North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henderson Intermediate ranks higher (50.7 vs 39.2 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 Intermediate and Henderson North School?
About 265 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson Intermediate: 485. Henderson North School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson Intermediate and Henderson North School rank in Auckland?
Henderson Intermediate is 253rd of 390 and Henderson North School is 305th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).