Henderson Intermediate vs Rise UP Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 19 km 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
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
| Measure | Henderson Intermediate Henderson, Auckland | Rise UP Academy Mangere, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 390 | #319 of 390 |
| National rank | #853 of 1,559 | #1179 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 732 | 104 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 485 |
| Total roll | 732 | 104 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | 26.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.1% | 22.1% |
| Pacific students | 35.5% | 95.2% |
| International students | 0.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Mangere |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonint.school.nz | www.riseupacademy.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Henderson Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.7 vs 36.6).
- •Henderson Intermediate does better on roll size (732 vs 104).
- •Rise UP Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.8% vs 13.3%).
- •Henderson Intermediate is the larger school with 732 students compared with 104.
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 Rise UP Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), Henderson Intermediate ranks higher (50.7 vs 36.6 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 Rise UP Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Mangere in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson Intermediate: 485. Rise UP Academy: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson Intermediate and Rise UP Academy rank in Auckland?
Henderson Intermediate is 253rd of 390 and Rise UP Academy is 319th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).