Henderson Intermediate vs Liston College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 468 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
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students
| Measure | Henderson Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Liston College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #253 of 390 | #32 of 101 |
| National rank | #853 of 1,559 | #59 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 732 | 855 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 414 |
| Total roll | 732 | 855 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 89.3% |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 35.5% | 26.8% |
| International students | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonint.school.nz | www.liston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Liston College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 50.7).
- •Liston College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 485).
- •Liston College does better on roll size (855 vs 732).
- •Henderson Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 0%).
- •Liston College is the larger school with 855 students compared with 732.
- •Henderson Intermediate is a state school while Liston College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Henderson Intermediate is co-educational and Liston College is boys.
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 Liston College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liston College ranks higher (77.5 vs 50.7 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 Liston College?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson Intermediate: 485. Liston College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson Intermediate and Liston College rank in Auckland?
Henderson Intermediate is 253rd of 390 and Liston College is 32nd of 101 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).