Henderson South School vs Waitakere S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 730 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson South School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
287 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
| Measure | Henderson South School Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere S D A School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #360 of 390 | #298 of 390 |
| National rank | #1357 of 1,559 | #1109 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 287 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 471 |
| Total roll | 287 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | 68.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.5% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 59.2% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonsouth.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Waitakere S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.9 vs 28.5).
- •Waitakere S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (471 vs 505).
- •Henderson South School does better on roll size (287 vs 68).
- •Waitakere S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.9% vs -6.5%).
- •Henderson South School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 68.
- •Henderson South School is a state school while Waitakere S D A School is a state integrated 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 South School better than Waitakere S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitakere S D A School ranks higher (39.9 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 Waitakere S D A School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson South School: 505. Waitakere S D A School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson South School and Waitakere S D A School rank in Auckland?
Henderson South School is 360th of 390 and Waitakere S D A School is 298th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).