Henderson Valley School vs Summerland Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson Valley School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
332 students
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students
| Measure | Henderson Valley School Henderson, Auckland | Summerland Primary Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #228 of 390 | #139 of 390 |
| National rank | #689 of 1,559 | #252 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 332 | 637 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 394 |
| Total roll | 332 | 637 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.4% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25% | 12.6% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 19% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hendersonvalley.school.nz | www.summerland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Summerland Primary scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.3 vs 57.0).
- •Summerland Primary does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 437).
- •Summerland Primary does better on roll size (637 vs 332).
- •Summerland Primary does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -5.4%).
- •Summerland Primary is the larger school with 637 students compared with 332.
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 Valley School better than Summerland Primary?
On the Success Index (NZ), Summerland Primary ranks higher (76.3 vs 57.0 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 Valley School and Summerland Primary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Henderson Valley School: 437. Summerland Primary: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Henderson Valley School and Summerland Primary rank in Auckland?
Henderson Valley School is 228th of 390 and Summerland Primary is 139th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).