Schools in Henderson
Auckland · Auckland — North
There are 20 schools in and around Henderson, Auckland (Auckland — North) — 12 primary, 2 intermediate, 5 secondary. Elim Christian College Henderson is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
20 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Henderson ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · Full Primary · 127 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →90
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review75 - 2St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 861 students · EQI 420–449
View profile →85
/ 100 composite
Academic95Outcomes68Retention98Wellbeing97Trajectory56ERO review75 - 3Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · Full Primary · 74 students · EQI 450–474
View profile →83
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review58 - 4Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · Contributing · 688 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →82
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory49ERO review86 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Academic95Outcomes71Retention95Wellbeing67Trajectory50ERO review84 - 6Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Henderson · Full Primary · 460 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →80
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory49ERO review83 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing93Trajectory61ERO review74 - 8North West College
Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · — students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →75
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing—Trajectory—ERO review75 - 9Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
Henderson · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
View profile →73
/ 100 composite
Academic51Outcomes—Retention86Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review80 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory44ERO review65 - View profile →
66
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing73Trajectory44ERO review74 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing63Trajectory41ERO review80 - View profile →
64
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing78Trajectory32ERO review72 - View profile →
61
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing63Trajectory42ERO review72 - View profile →
59
/ 100 composite
Academic74Outcomes34Retention76Wellbeing11Trajectory100ERO review85 - View profile →
59
/ 100 composite
Academic76Outcomes36Retention80Wellbeing24Trajectory58ERO review85 - View profile →
49
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing25Trajectory43ERO review74 - View profile →
46
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory61ERO review77 - View profile →
37
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing4Trajectory31ERO review70 - 20Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · 153 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
View profile →20
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention0Wellbeing0Trajectory48ERO review83
What the record says about Henderson schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
St Dominic's Catholic College is a secondary school in Henderson with 861 students. The school's 2024 ERO review found most students are engaged and achieve very well, with increasing equity between learner groups, though in-school disparity for Pacific Learners in NCEA achievement is evident. The school maintains strong systems supporting its special character, engages in high-quality internal evaluation, and students report a strong sense of belonging. The composite score is 75.
Full source-linked profile →Waitakere S D A School
The school's 2024 Education Review Office visit identified that students enjoy coming to school and learning, senior leadership is dedicated to the school vision, and there is a strong sense of belonging across the school community. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Liston College
Liston College received a regular ERO review in November 2024. The review found almost all students achieve NCEA Levels 1 to 3, with nearly all Year 13 students gaining University Entrance. Strategic leadership is highly effective in sustaining outcomes for all learners, supported by robust evidence-based evaluation. Students report strong belonging in an inclusive, respectful community where language, culture and identity are valued.
Full source-linked profile →Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)
Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson) is a full primary school in Henderson, Auckland, with a roll of 460 students. The Board's October 2024 assurance review confirmed that the school is meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed as of August 2024. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Taupaki School
Taupaki School's November 2024 ERO review found most students achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, though Māori students show stronger achievement in mathematics with disparities evident in writing and reading. School leadership collaborates strategically with evidence-based professional development, teachers tailor engaging curriculum with explicit teaching, and strong relationships support positive engagement. The school achieved a composite score of 74.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine
He Wero o nga Wahine provides an inclusive and supportive environment for teen parents to re-engage in formal education, with strong partnership between the unit and an attached early childhood education centre. The manager and teachers have made very good progress in improving outcomes for learners and establishing systems for internal evaluation, with data showing students now contributing positively to the host school's NCEA results. The unit has a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson School
Henderson School's ERO review (August 2023) identified improved learning progressions that track student progress and achievement, developing critical thinking and communication skills to build student agency, and a focus on inclusive wellbeing. The school benefits from external expertise to broaden student horizons. No composite score was available at the time of this review.
Full source-linked profile →Summerland Primary
Summerland Primary had a regular ERO review in October 2024. The school creates a positive, inclusive learning environment and most learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics. However, outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners remain inequitable. Leaders foster collaboration and inquiry among staff, and learners needing additional support receive appropriate programmes.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson North School
Henderson North School is a multicultural school serving Years 0-6 in West Auckland, with approximately one third of students identifying as Māori. The school focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of its strategies for building partnership and engagement with whānau and community, while leaders, teachers and staff work to enact the school vision and promote an inclusive learning culture.
Full source-linked profile →Pomaria Road School
Pomaria Road School's 2024 ERO review found learners have a strong sense of belonging and that all staff are focused on sustaining shared vision, shared language and shared expectations. The school's leadership prioritises learner wellbeing and success, with schoolwide values central to improvements in learner behaviour and outcomes. The school has a composite score of 72.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson South School
Henderson South School's 2023 ERO review focused on how literacy initiatives support equitable outcomes for all students. The school has supportive leadership and dedicated staff working collaboratively to improve student outcomes, with particular focus on strengthening te reo Māori, writing skills, and inclusive learning aligned to students' goals and culture. The school achieved a composite score of 72.
Full source-linked profile →Waitakere College
Waitakere College's board attested in February 2023 to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met in the August 2023 ERO board assurance review. No composite score data is available.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson High School
Henderson High School's 2022 ERO review of international student provision found the school complies with the Code and has developed reliable self-review processes. Strengths include well-aligned policies and prioritisation of student wellbeing. The school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson Valley School
Henderson Valley School is a contributing school in Henderson, Auckland. The Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2023, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements met according to the June 2023 board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Sunnyvale School
Sunnyvale School is a contributing primary school in Henderson. The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all key areas as of January 2022, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed as met in the 2022 board assurance review. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Bruce McLaren Intermediate
Bruce McLaren Intermediate received an Education Review Office te ara huarau review in June 2023. Strengths include growing teacher agency and collaborative practice, a values-based school culture supporting teaching capability, and well-developed student assessment systems informing decision-making. The improving physical environment positively contributes to student and staff wellbeing and engagement. The school has a composite score of 70.
Full source-linked profile →Middle School West Auckland
Middle School West Auckland received a board assurance review in June 2021 with a composite score of 83. The ERO found the school well positioned to support student learning and wellbeing, with a clear vision evident across governance and teaching, and curriculum implemented through project-based learning emphasising student ownership. Strengths include efficient transition to designated character school status, an inclusive environment, and a villa structure that builds strong relationships between staff and students.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Henderson schools
What schools are in Henderson?
Henderson, Auckland has 20 schools on our records (12 primary, 2 intermediate, 5 secondary): Waitakere College, Henderson High School, Liston College, St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson), Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga Wahine, Middle School West Auckland, Bruce McLaren Intermediate, Henderson North School, Henderson School, Henderson South School, Henderson Valley School, Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson), and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Henderson?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Elim Christian College Henderson ranks highest among Henderson schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Liston College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Henderson?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Henderson does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Henderson address.
Decile or EQI — how are Henderson schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).