North West College vs St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 985 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North West College
Henderson ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
150 students
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
854 students
| Measure | North West College Henderson, Auckland | St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #21 of 101 | #24 of 101 |
| National rank | #34 of 486 | #41 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 150 | 854 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 423 |
| Total roll | 150 | 854 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 95.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 84.9% |
| Mฤori students | 14.7% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 24.2% |
| International students | 0% | 4.8% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | โ | www.stdoms.ac.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.9 vs 80.4).
- โขNorth West College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 423).
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on roll size (854 vs 150).
- โขSt Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is the larger school with 854 students compared with 150.
- โขNorth West College is a charter school while St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขNorth West College is co-educational and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is girls.
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 North West College better than St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North West College and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
North West College: 394. St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson): 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do North West College and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) rank in Auckland?
North West College is 21st of 101 and St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is 24th of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).