St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) vs Summerland Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students
| Measure | St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) Henderson, Auckland | Summerland Primary Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #24 of 101 | #139 of 390 |
| National rank | #41 of 486 | #252 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 854 | 637 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 394 |
| Total roll | 854 | 637 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.8% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 95.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 84.9% | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 12.6% |
| Pacific students | 24.2% | 19% |
| International students | 4.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Henderson | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.stdoms.ac.nz | www.summerland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 76.3).
- •Summerland Primary does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 423).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on roll size (854 vs 637).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -4.9%).
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is the larger school with 854 students compared with 637.
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is a state integrated school while Summerland Primary is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is girls and Summerland Primary 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 St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) better than Summerland Primary?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) ranks higher (80.4 vs 76.3 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 St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) and Summerland Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson): 423. Summerland Primary: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) and Summerland Primary rank in Auckland?
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson) is 24th of 101 and Summerland Primary is 139th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).