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Henderson South School

Auckland · Auckland Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About Henderson South School

Henderson South School is a co-educational contributing school in Auckland, within the Auckland Region, operating in the state sector, with 287 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 505. The school has been open since 1967.

With 287 students on roll, Henderson South School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 59% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 505, which is above the national average of 463. A higher Equity Index signals greater socio-economic need in the school's community — schools in this band receive more targeted government funding and support. The gap of 42 points is substantial enough to matter when comparing schools.

The largest group is Pasifika at 66.7%, with a meaningful Asian community at 16.9% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.2 (low isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 24 · 9.4%
Pasifika 170 · 66.7%
Asian 43 · 16.9%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 16 · 6.3%
Other 2 · 0.8%

Total roll recorded: 287 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

287Students on rollLarger than 59% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
505Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
1Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.2Isolation indexlow isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Pacific language programme

39Pacific medium (levels 1–2)gagana Samoa | Samoa
0Pacific language in English mediumLevels 3–4

Location

Auckland Region
Auckland 36.8886° S · 174.6224° E
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Nearby schools

Waitakere S D A SchoolAuckland · Full Primary 0.7 km Henderson High SchoolAuckland · Secondary (Year 9-15) 0.8 km Henderson - Teen Parent Unit - He Wero o nga WahineAuckland · Teen Parent Unit 0.8 km Bruce McLaren IntermediateAuckland · Intermediate 0.9 km Western Heights School (Auckland)Auckland · Contributing 0.9 km Holy Cross Catholic School (Henderson)Auckland · Full Primary 1.3 km

School information

  • School typeContributing
  • YearsYears 1–6
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingMajor urban area
  • Territorial authorityHenderson-Massey Local Board Area
  • Education regionTāmaki Herenga Tāngata
  • Regional councilAuckland Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionSome students taught in a Pacific language
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1967
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