Academic Extension

The Te Hiringa Academic Enrichment Programme supports fast-paced, advanced learning to develop students’ thinking skills and extends their knowledge of their chosen courses of study. Students in the Te Hiringa Programme are high achievers across the curriculum, and within their chosen fields. The programme facilitates research and information gathering using a variety of methods. Students […]

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Academic Achievement

Our NCEA results further reinforce the trend for increasing levels of achievement. At the beginning of each academic year students are challenged to aim even higher. They continue to responded to our challenge – with Merit and Excellence Endorsements across Level 1, 2 and 3 up on the previous year. While it is students who […]

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Curriculum

Henderson High School offers the NCEA pathway at Levels 1, 2 and 3.  Students can select from a full range of mainstream core education alongside a variety of additional kinesthetic subjects on the National Curriculum Framework. This mix gives every student the opportunity to achieve their best. We also extend learning opportunities through external partnerships […]

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Links & Resources

Henderson High School Student / Parent Portal Login Report An Absence Student Expectations 2025 Annual Plan 2025 Strategic Plan Policies To read our policies, go to https://www.schooldocs.co.nz/ and search for Henderson High School.  This will take you to our policy welcome page where you can log in. Username: hhs Password: integrity Once you have logged […]

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Past Pupils and Friends

The Henderson High School Past Pupils & Friends Association was established in 2004. Among our key events is an Annual Dinner, which always offers a great night out with very interesting speakers. The Annual Dinner is usually held in May, and this year we enjoyed gathering at Soljans Estate Winery. Our annual Afternoon Tea held at the school allows you […]

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Key Dates & Start of Year Information

Start dates for 2025 are as follows: Year 9 and International Students Friday 31 January at 9am New Students in Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 Monday 3 February at 9am Year 10 Students Tuesday 4 February at 8.40am Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 Students Wednesday 5 February at 8.40am […]

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News

3 November 2017 It was lovely to see such great community support at our 2017 Senior Prizegiving Ceremony. This event provides an opportunity to recognise those students who have achieved high academic standards and contributed to Henderson High School in the many areas of school life during their time here. Congratulations to our students for […]

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What Students Say

William Li – China When William started studying Year 11 at Henderson High in 2019, he was pleased to find he could choose subjects not available at his previous school in China. He enjoys the practical aspects of Product Technology, Science, and Food Technology and says the teachers give him lots of help in class. […]

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Education in New Zealand

A Guide to the NCEA Curriculum Year 9 to 10  All students follow a compulsory core consisting of English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education. There will also be some electives, differing from one school to another. Year 11 to 13 From Year 11, students work toward the National Certificate of  Educational Achievement (NCEA). In […]

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2025 International Student Fees

School Fees (NZD) Tuition Fee – Full Year (Full year students receive a scholarship gift of a Chromebook)* $16,500 Tuition Fee – Per Term $4,300 Administration and Pastoral Care Fee – Per Year $1,000 Administration and Pastoral Care Fee – Per Term $300 NCEA Exam Fee (Per Year for Years 11, 12 and 13) $385 […]

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