Liston College vs Waitakere College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 246 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
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students
| Measure | Liston College Henderson, Auckland | Waitakere College Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 101 | #63 of 101 |
| National rank | #59 of 486 | #202 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 855 | 1,957 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 480 |
| Total roll | 855 | 1,957 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 42.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.2% | 78.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 89.3% | 66% |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 26.8% | 30.7% |
| International students | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.liston.school.nz | www.waitakerecollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Liston College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 54.7).
- •Liston College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 480).
- •Waitakere College does better on roll size (1,957 vs 855).
- •Waitakere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.9% vs 0%).
- •Liston College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.2% vs 78.4%).
- •Waitakere College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 855.
- •Liston College is a state integrated school while Waitakere College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Liston College is boys and Waitakere 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 Waitakere College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Liston College ranks higher (77.5 vs 54.7 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 Waitakere College?
About 246 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Liston College: 414. Waitakere College: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Liston College and Waitakere College rank in Auckland?
Liston College is 32nd of 101 and Waitakere College is 63rd of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).