Henderson South School vs Homai School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson South School
Henderson ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
287 students
Homai School
Manurewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
409 students
| Measure | Henderson South School Henderson, Auckland | Homai School Manurewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #360 of 390 | #292 of 390 |
| National rank | #1357 of 1,559 | #1070 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 287 | 409 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 505 |
| Total roll | 287 | 409 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | 1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 27.5% | 33.7% |
| Pacific students | 59.2% | 59.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Manurewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonsouth.school.nz | www.homai.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHomai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.6 vs 28.5).
- โขHomai School does better on roll size (409 vs 287).
- โขHomai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.3% vs -6.5%).
- โขHomai School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 287.
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 South School better than Homai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Homai School ranks higher (41.6 vs 28.5 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 South School and Homai School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Manurewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson South School: 505. Homai School: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson South School and Homai School rank in Auckland?
Henderson South School is 360th of 390 and Homai School is 292nd of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).