Henderson North School vs North West College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 667 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson North School
Henderson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
366 students
North West College
Henderson ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
150 students
| Measure | Henderson North School Henderson, Auckland | North West College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #305 of 390 | #21 of 101 |
| National rank | #1129 of 1,559 | #34 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 366 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 394 |
| Total roll | 366 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.6% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 33.1% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hns.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขNorth West College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 39.2).
- โขNorth West College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 477).
- โขHenderson North School does better on roll size (366 vs 150).
- โขHenderson North School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 150.
- โขHenderson North School is a state school while North West College is a charter 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 North School better than North West College?
On the Success Index (NZ), North West College ranks higher (80.9 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 North West College?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson North School: 477. North West College: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson North School and North West College rank in Auckland?
Henderson North School is 305th of 390 and North West College is 21st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).