Henderson South School vs Western Heights School (Auckland)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 863 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
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students
| Measure | Henderson South School Henderson, Auckland | Western Heights School (Auckland) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #360 of 390 | #144 of 390 |
| National rank | #1357 of 1,559 | #259 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 287 | 653 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 395 |
| Total roll | 287 | 653 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.5% | -1.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.5% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 59.2% | 16.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonsouth.school.nz | www.westernheights.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.0 vs 28.5).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 505).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll size (653 vs 287).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.2% vs -6.5%).
- •Western Heights School (Auckland) is the larger school with 653 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 Western Heights School (Auckland)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Western Heights School (Auckland) ranks higher (76.0 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 Western Heights School (Auckland)?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson South School: 505. Western Heights School (Auckland): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson South School and Western Heights School (Auckland) rank in Auckland?
Henderson South School is 360th of 390 and Western Heights School (Auckland) is 144th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).