Henderson North School vs Liston College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 495 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson North School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
366 students
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students
| Measure | Henderson North School Henderson, Auckland | Liston College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #305 of 390 | #32 of 101 |
| National rank | #1129 of 1,559 | #59 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 366 | 855 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 414 |
| Total roll | 366 | 855 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 96.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 89.3% |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 11.3% |
| Pacific students | 33.1% | 26.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hns.school.nz | www.liston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Liston College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 39.2).
- •Liston College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 477).
- •Liston College does better on roll size (855 vs 366).
- •Liston College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -6.9%).
- •Liston College is the larger school with 855 students compared with 366.
- •Henderson North School is a state school while Liston College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Henderson North School 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 North School better than Liston College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liston College ranks higher (77.5 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 North School and Liston College?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson North School: 477. Liston College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson North School and Liston College rank in Auckland?
Henderson North School is 305th of 390 and Liston College is 32nd of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).