Henderson North School vs Sunnyvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.7 km 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
Sunnyvale School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
527 students
| Measure | Henderson North School Henderson, Auckland | Sunnyvale School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 390 | #244 of 390 |
| National rank | #1129 of 1,559 | #819 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 366 | 527 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 477 |
| Total roll | 366 | 527 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | 8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 31.9% |
| Pacific students | 33.1% | 38.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hns.school.nz | www.sunnyvale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sunnyvale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.3 vs 39.2).
- •Sunnyvale School does better on roll size (527 vs 366).
- •Sunnyvale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -6.9%).
- •Sunnyvale School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 366.
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 Sunnyvale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sunnyvale School ranks higher (52.3 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 Sunnyvale School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson North School: 477. Sunnyvale School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson North School and Sunnyvale School rank in Auckland?
Henderson North School is 305th of 390 and Sunnyvale School is 244th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).