Henderson North School vs St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 477 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
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students
| Measure | Henderson North School Henderson, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #305 of 390 | #24 of 101 |
| National rank | #1129 of 1,559 | #41 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 366 | 854 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 423 |
| Total roll | 366 | 854 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 84.9% |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 33.1% | 24.2% |
| International students | 0% | 4.8% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hns.school.nz | www.stdoms.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 39.2).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 477).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on roll size (854 vs 366).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -6.9%).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is the larger school with 854 students compared with 366.
- •Henderson North School is a state school while St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Henderson North School is co-educational and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is girls.
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 St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) ranks higher (80.4 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 St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson North School: 477. St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson): 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson North School and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
Henderson North School is 305th of 390 and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is 24th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).