Liston College vs North West College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 714 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students
North West College
Henderson · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
150 students
| Measure | Liston College Henderson, Auckland | North West College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #32 of 101 | #21 of 101 |
| National rank | #59 of 486 | #34 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 855 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 394 |
| Total roll | 855 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.3% | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 14.7% |
| Pacific students | 26.8% | 8% |
| International students | 2.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.liston.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •North West College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 77.5).
- •North West College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 414).
- •Liston College does better on roll size (855 vs 150).
- •Liston College is the larger school with 855 students compared with 150.
- •Liston College is a state integrated school while North West College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Liston College is boys and North West College is co-educational.
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 Liston College better than North West College?
On the Success Index (NZ), North West College ranks higher (80.9 vs 77.5 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 Liston College and North West College?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Liston College: 414. North West College: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Liston College and North West College rank in Auckland?
Liston College is 32nd of 101 and North West College is 21st of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).