Schools in Henderson
Waitakere · Auckland — North
There are 2 schools in and around Henderson, Waitakere (Auckland — North) — 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. ACG Sunderland 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.
2 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.
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72
/ 100 composite
Academic93Outcomes20Retention93Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review84 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing49Trajectory67ERO review73
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.
ACG Sunderland
ACG Sunderland meets all eight registration criteria for private schools under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school has suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for its curriculum and student age range, with regularly reviewed policies to ensure student safety. Managers are assessed as fit and proper persons to manage the school.
Full source-linked profile →Henderson Intermediate
ERO reviewed Henderson Intermediate's international student programme in December 2023. The school attested compliance with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and completed an annual self-review, though no international students were enrolled at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Henderson schools
What schools are in Henderson?
Henderson, Waitakere has 2 schools on our records (1 intermediate, 1 secondary): ACG Sunderland, Henderson Intermediate. 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 — ACG Sunderland ranks highest among Henderson schools (72/100). "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).