Henderson High School

Welcome to Henderson High School, a leading Auckland secondary school. Our vision is to help all our students graduate as mature, confident young people who have the know-how and drive to achieve success in their chosen fields. Our students’ academic achievement places us as one of the top-performing schools in Auckland for NCEA. The school culture emphasises:

We offer a progressive learning environment and an excellent range of academic pathways. Our Curriculum provides a full range of mainstream core education, alongside a variety of non-traditional subjects. We have developed outstanding capability in the application of new technologies to support the development of 21st Century Learning competencies. Our digital classrooms are constantly evolving as we embrace the latest technologies. Currently this includes excellent collaborative learning opportunities through the use of Google Classroom, and skills extension through the use of drones, programming devices, 3D printing and laser-cutting technologies. Scholarships are available for students who demonstrate outstanding capability in Academic, Arts, Music, Sports or Technology capacities.

For new students, we offer an induction programme and well-developed Student Support system. This ensures the transition from intermediate to secondary school is a happy experience. While the first priority is to ensure all students achieve their highest academic potential, we also have excellent programmes in Sports, Music and The Arts, which bring passion to a teenager’s life. With the support of the Henderson High School Foundation, we have developed an attractive physical environment. Community partnerships also provide opportunities on our Campus that inspire students, and open them up to opportunities for the future.

Henderson High School is a well-resourced, positive environment for students and staff. We are focused on enhancing our teaching practice in line with cognitive science research, and ensuring our curriculum is knowledge-rich and flexible. The latest technology is used to support learning and develop the skills needed for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our NCEA achievement is excellent and each student has the opportunity to build a broad and deep foundation of knowledge that allows them to innovate, to communicate and to participate in society in meaningful ways.

Students can explore their interests through sports, the performing arts, and a range of clubs and service opportunities that develop leadership and teamwork. Together with formal learning, these contribute to growing confidence and responsibility in our rangatahi.

Our community is diverse and inclusive, so every student can find their place and their people. Our teachers build positive and mana-enhancing relationships with our young people, along with having high expectations for them in every aspect of their learning and character.

Staff, students and alumni are rightly proud of Henderson High School, its attractive environment, its supportive culture and its high expectations.